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David Nicholson 1843 vs Yellowstone Select
Put David Nicholson 1843 next to Yellowstone Select and you have a sourced, high-wheat blend set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 ~$15 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson 1843 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).