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E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch vs David Nicholson 1843
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and David Nicholson 1843 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a blender-built, wheat-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $90 | ~$25 – $35 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
- 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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
- 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, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).