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David Nicholson Reserve vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing David Nicholson Reserve and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson Reserve | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$8 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
David Nicholson Reserve Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).