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David Nicholson 1843 vs Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$48 less | ~$70 – $85 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea 3 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.
- Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea: Bourbon that spends months rocking in a ship's hold. Each voyage tastes a little different, but expect caramel and dark sugar with a savory, faintly salty edge from the trip.
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.
- Go with Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea if you want a conversation-piece bourbon with a savory, slightly briny twist from aging at sea.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea).