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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, wheated bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$25 – $35 ~$28 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
- 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 Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).