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David Nicholson 1843 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 87).
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$13 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- David Nicholson 1843 does 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.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 3/2 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).