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David Nicholson 1843 vs Four Roses Single Barrel
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Four Roses Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Four Roses Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Four Roses Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- David Nicholson 1843: A long-running wheated label at 100 proof. Smooth vanilla and caramel with a soft, bready body and a touch more spice than you would expect from a wheater.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive glass.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
- Go with Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel).