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David Nicholson 1843 vs Praedictum 15 Year
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Praedictum 15 Year and you have a blender-built, high-wheat bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Praedictum 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 112 proof (56% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$445 less | ~$400 – $550 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Praedictum 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Praedictum 15 Year
Not my favorite, but I can see why people like it.
Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Praedictum 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/7 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Praedictum 15 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Praedictum 15 Year: A 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon from the Foley family's spirits group, picked and blended by their master distiller. Cherry, maple and spice, finishing on root beer and mint.
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 Praedictum 15 Year if you want a 15-year, barrel-proof Kentucky bourbon with cherry, maple and mint.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat (Praedictum 15 Year).