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David Nicholson 1843 vs Noah's Mill
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Noah's Mill and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$35 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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 Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Noah's Mill: A high-proof Willett blend with a lot of nutty and fruity character. Peanut, golden raisin and jam make it taste like peanut butter and jelly, and it finishes very dry.
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.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Noah's Mill).