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Wild Turkey Rare Breed vs David Nicholson 1843
Comparing Wild Turkey Rare Breed and David Nicholson 1843 reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a sourced, wheated blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Rare Breed | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 116 proof (58% ABV) +16 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$25 – $35 ~$20 less |
- David Nicholson 1843 does 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
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Good flavor.
David Nicholson 1843
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Rare Breed David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 8/4 oak: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 8 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Rare Breed 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Wild Turkey Rare Breed: Barrel-proof Wild Turkey at a price that still looks like a mistake. Everything the 101 does with considerably more force, and one of the most consistently praised bottles in its category.
- 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 Wild Turkey Rare Breed if you want barrel-proof spice and oak with a reputation to match, at half what comparable bottles cost 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Rare Breed); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).