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David Nicholson 1843 vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$25 less | ~$40 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 and without hunting for it.
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).