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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing W.L. Weller Full Proof and David Nicholson 1843 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $120 vs. ~$25 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$25 – $35 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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David Nicholson 1843
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/4 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
- 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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof 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 and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).