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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$11 less | ~$25 – $35 |
- David Nicholson 1843 does 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
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).