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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and David Nicholson 1843 is a closer contest than it looks — both are wheated bourbons, separated mainly by proof (87 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $45 | ~$25 – $35 ~$13 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 does 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
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
David Nicholson 1843
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 2/3 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 4/4 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
- Go with David Nicholson 1843 if you want a smooth, 100-proof wheater with a long history at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).