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David Nicholson 1843 vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$10 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- 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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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year).