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David Nicholson 1843 vs Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Michter's US*1 Small Batch reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Michter's US*1 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Michter's US*1 Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Michter's US*1 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Michter's US*1 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Michter's US*1 Small Batch 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.
- Michter's US*1 Small Batch: Polished and easy-drinking, with butterscotch and stone fruit and very little rough edge. What you pay for is refinement and mouthfeel rather than age or 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 lower price point.
- Go with Michter's US*1 Small Batch if you want a smooth, polished pour with a premium feel and no rough edges with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Michter's US*1 Small Batch).