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David Nicholson 1843 vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$25 – $35 vs. ~$50 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$50 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- David Nicholson 1843 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
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 W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).