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David Nicholson 1843 vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Jack Daniel’s Bonded and you have a blender-built, high-wheat bottling set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 | ~$30 – $38 |
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).