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David Nicholson 1843 vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$170 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
heat 5/9 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 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 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).