David Nicholson 1843
100 Proof
4-6 Years
Wheated Bourbon
Heaven Hill / Luxco
$25
Nose
Almondy and nutty with floral sweetness, vanilla, and a hint of oak. Dark fruit and oakiness coming through with a little darkness to it.
Palate
Thin but with a bite to it. Peanut brittle on the front that rolls back with spice and oak. Drier than Larceny, not as sweet, with a delayed effect between front and back palate. More oaky and spicy with a noticeable Kentucky hug.
Finish
Long finish with spice and oak notes that stick with you. Very oaky for a light-colored bourbon with lingering spice.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A surprisingly spicy and oak-forward wheated bourbon that defies expectations for the price point, offering distinct character compared to similar Heaven Hill expressions.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection