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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, high-wheat blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$25 – $35 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Old Grand-Dad 114
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).