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David Nicholson Reserve vs Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Put David Nicholson Reserve next to Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson Reserve | Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 51% corn, 45% wheat, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 111.2 proof (55.6% ABV) +11 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less | ~$60 – $65 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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 Reserve
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Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson Reserve Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/7 fruit: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 8 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
- Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated: A very high-wheat bourbon bottled at cask strength. Nearly half the grain is wheat, so it is honeyed and candy-sweet with bright citrus and cherry rather than rye spice.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails without hunting for it.
- Go with Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated if you want an extremely wheat-heavy, cask-strength pour that is all honey, candy and citrus.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve); neat (Copper & Cask Small Batch Series #011 6 Year Wheated).