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Penelope Toasted Series vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Penelope Toasted Series and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Toasted Series | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$25 – $35 ~$33 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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Flavor Profile
Penelope Toasted Series David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Toasted Series 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
- 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 Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).