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David Nicholson 1843 vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$70 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).