David Nicholson Whiskey

A bourbon name with roots reaching back to 1843 - named after a Louisville wholesaler who sold whiskey long before bourbon became a protected category. The name lay dormant for decades before being revived by the modern spirits house Luxco. Today the whiskey is produced in Kentucky, where grain and limestone-filtered water remain the foundation.

David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 50%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197167

Named after the founding year of 1843, when a St. Louis grocer created his own bourbon recipe.
Expert description
David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the brand's flagship, based on the original wheated recipe from 1843, bottled at 50%. David Nicholson started in 1843 as a grocer who distilled his own bourbon recipe in the back room of his general store in St. Louis. The recipe, a wheated mash bill, was passed down unaltered through generations, and later the brand's iconic '43' bourbon was hand-crafted by none other than Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle and W.L. Weller at the Stitzel distillery. The Van Winkle family owned the brand until 2000, when it was acquired by Luxco.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose offers caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.
Palate
The palate is soft and round with caramel, honey and lightly spiced oak.
Finish
The finish is medium-length, warm and lightly sweet.
Specifications
Name: David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof
Bottler: David Nicholson
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Flavour profile
Soft · Sweet · Rounded · Caramel
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53,50EUR
David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof 50%

Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197168

A reserve edition of David Nicholson's classic wheated recipe from 1843.
Expert description
David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a reserve edition of the brand's classic wheated recipe, bottled at 50%. David Nicholson started in 1843 as a grocer who distilled his own bourbon recipe in the back room of his general store in St. Louis. The recipe, a wheated mash bill, was passed down unaltered through generations, and later the brand's iconic '43' bourbon was hand-crafted by none other than Julian 'Pappy' Van Winkle and W.L. Weller at the Stitzel distillery. The Van Winkle family owned the brand until 2000, when it was acquired by Luxco.
Tasting notes
Nose
The nose is full with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.
Palate
The palate is round and full with caramel, honey and a hint of spice.
Finish
The finish is medium to long, warm and spicy.
Specifications
Name: David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 100 Proof
Bottler: David Nicholson
Region/Country: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Reserve
Flavour profile
Full-bodied · Spiced · Rounded · Caramel
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60,25EUR

About David Nicholson

David Nicholson is a historic bourbon name originating from a whiskey merchant in Louisville, Kentucky, who started his business in 1843. The name has been revived in modern times and is today produced by Bardstown-based distilleries under licence.

History & Background

David Nicholson originally started as a wholesaler and later a whiskey broker, long before the US government formalised bourbon as a legally protected category in 1964. The name gradually disappeared from shelves during the 20th century, but has in recent years been revived by new owners wanting to preserve the historic legacy.

Production & Style

The bourbon is distilled and matured following the classic Kentucky method and uses a historic mash bill said to be inspired by the original 19th-century recipe.

Signature Style

Caramel, Nutty, Historic
Caramel and dried nuts give a classic, round bourbon profile honouring its long history back to 1843.

Facts

Producer	David Nicholson
Founded	1843
Pronounced	Dei-vid Nik-kol-son
Region	Louisville/Bardstown, Kentucky
Country	USA

Did You Know?

The name David Nicholson predates the very concept of 'bourbon' as a legally protected category, first formalised by the US Congress in 1964.

Like David Nicholson? You should also try:

Willett, Four Roses and Maker's Mark.

David Nicholson Whiskey

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