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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Jack Daniel’s Bonded next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).