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David Nicholson 1843 vs Wild Turkey 101
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Wild Turkey 101 reveals a matchup between a sourced, wheated blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Wild Turkey 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 | ~$25 – $30 |
- 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
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Wild Turkey 101
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 8 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 101 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Wild Turkey 101: The workhorse high-rye Kentucky bourbon and one of the best proof-to-price ratios anywhere. Vanilla and orange up front, then a genuinely spicy, peppery, tobacco-tinged middle that punches well above $25.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
- Go with Wild Turkey 101 if you want bold rye spice and real proof at the lowest price of anything comparable.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Wild Turkey 101).