David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
100 proof
4–6 years
Bourbon
Lux Row (Heaven Hill sourced)
$25
Undisclosed wheated bourbon
Nose
Almondy and nutty character with peanut brittle notes, floral sweetness, a hint of vanilla, dark fruit oakiness, and subtle oak on the finish of the nose.
Palate
Thin mouthfeel with an immediate peanut brittle note on the front, transitioning to a spicy bite mid-palate with oak and pop rock-like spice. The profile is drier and less sweet than typical wheated bourbons, with more oak and barrel-driven spice than expected for the color. A delayed effect between front and back palate, with the middle lacking impression.
Finish
Long and persistent finish with lingering notes of spice and oak. The oak character is pronounced for the light color of the whiskey, sticking with the drinker throughout.
Overall Score
3.7 / 5
A wheated bourbon that breaks from tradition with pronounced oak and barrel-driven spice, making it a solid value pour at $25 despite a thin mouthfeel.
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Undrinkable
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Very good
5.0
Perfection
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