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David Nicholson 1843 vs Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Comparing David Nicholson 1843 and Wild Turkey Rare Breed reveals a matchup between a blender-built, wheated bottling and an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Wild Turkey Rare Breed |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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.
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
oak 4/8 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed).