Overview
David Nicholson is a Kentucky bourbon brand in the Lux Row Distillers portfolio. Produced by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky, the brand includes David Nicholson 1843 and David Nicholson Reserve, giving Lux Row both a wheated bourbon expression and an extra-aged bourbon expression under one historic name.
The brand is important because it connects Lux Row’s modern Bardstown production with a whiskey name that traces back to St. Louis. It also gives drinkers a useful comparison between a wheated bourbon style and a more rye-influenced reserve-style bourbon expression.
Brand History
The David Nicholson name dates to the nineteenth century and has long been associated with St. Louis whiskey history. Luxco later stewarded the brand and brought it into the Lux Row Distillers portfolio.
Modern David Nicholson is most associated with David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon. The two expressions serve different purposes: 1843 emphasizes a wheated bourbon profile, while Reserve is positioned as a fuller, extra-aged style.
Who Owns the Brand?
David Nicholson is owned by Luxco, part of MGP Ingredients.
Producing Distillery
David Nicholson is produced by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky. Expression-level details should be verified through current official materials and labels.
Core Products
Core products include David Nicholson 1843 Kentucky Straight Bourbon and David Nicholson Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon.
Limited Releases
David Nicholson is primarily a core bourbon brand. Special releases, packaging changes, or market-specific editions should be verified through current official materials.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
David Nicholson 1843 is publicly positioned as a wheated bourbon, while David Nicholson Reserve is positioned separately as an extra-aged Kentucky straight bourbon. Exact mash bill, age, proof, and production details should be verified by expression before bottle-level publication.
Availability
David Nicholson availability varies by state and retailer. It is generally less nationally visible than Rebel or Ezra Brooks but remains an important Lux Row brand family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes David Nicholson Bourbon?
David Nicholson is produced by Lux Row Distillers in Bardstown, Kentucky.
Who owns David Nicholson?
David Nicholson is owned by Luxco, part of MGP Ingredients.
Is David Nicholson 1843 wheated bourbon?
Yes. David Nicholson 1843 is publicly positioned as a wheated bourbon.
What are the main David Nicholson bottles?
The main expressions are David Nicholson 1843 and David Nicholson Reserve.