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David Nicholson 1843 vs Rebel 100
David Nicholson 1843 and Rebel 100 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$25 – $35 vs. ~$20 – $25).
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Rebel 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 | ~$20 – $25 ~$8 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Rebel 100 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rebel 100
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Rebel 100
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/2 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Rebel 100 7 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Rebel 100 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Rebel 100 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Rebel 100 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Rebel 100: A budget wheater at a useful proof. Sweet vanilla, honey and caramel with soft bread notes and very little rye bite.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
- Go with Rebel 100 if you want a sweet, 100-proof wheater for mixing and easy sipping at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rebel 100).