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David Nicholson 1843 vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 | ~$28 – $36 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/2 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).