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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Jefferson’s Very Small Batch next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +18 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $36 | ~$25 – $35 |
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson’s Very Small Batch David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/5 heat: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
- 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 Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).