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David Nicholson 1843 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and W.L. Weller Full Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$25 – $35 vs. ~$50 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$55 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- David Nicholson 1843 and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/6 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).