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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$25 – $35 ~$108 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
David Nicholson 1843
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).