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David Nicholson 1843 vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$75 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity do not publish an official mash bill.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 Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).