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Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon vs David Nicholson Reserve
Comparing Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon and David Nicholson Reserve reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional 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 | ~$30 – $40 ~$8 less |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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 Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 2/6 spice: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).