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David Nicholson Reserve vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put David Nicholson Reserve next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson Reserve | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$165 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson Reserve Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 3/6 fruit: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).