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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs David Nicholson 1843
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and David Nicholson 1843 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
David Nicholson 1843
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).