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Yellowstone Select vs David Nicholson 1843
Put Yellowstone Select next to David Nicholson 1843 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a blender-built, high-wheat bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | David Nicholson 1843 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$25 – $35 ~$15 less |
- Yellowstone Select and David Nicholson 1843 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select David Nicholson 1843
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, David Nicholson 1843 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- 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, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (David Nicholson 1843).