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David Nicholson 1843 vs Zackariah Harris
David Nicholson 1843 and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, wheat-forward blend versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson 1843 | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +20 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $35 | ~$13 – $22 ~$13 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 and Zackariah Harris do not publish an official mash bill.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 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 4/3 oak: David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).