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David Nicholson 1843 vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
David Nicholson 1843 and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (100 vs. 90).
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
- Go with Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).