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David Nicholson 1843 vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
David Nicholson 1843 and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$26 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/9 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).