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David Nicholson 1843 vs Wild Turkey Longbranch
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Wild Turkey Longbranch reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Wild Turkey Longbranch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 8 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$10 less | ~$35 – $45 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Wild Turkey Longbranch do not publish an official mash bill.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 Wild Turkey Longbranch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 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.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch).