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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and David Nicholson 1843 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$110 – $180 vs. ~$25 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$110 – $180 | ~$25 – $35 ~$115 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
- 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
- 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 (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).