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David Nicholson 1843 vs Larceny Barrel Proof
David Nicholson 1843 and Larceny Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an uncut, wheat-forward heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$33 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).