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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) +4 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$25 – $35 ~$75 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running 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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
- 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 (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).