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Knob Creek 9 Year vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 | ~$25 – $35 ~$8 less |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek 9 Year
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).