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Ancient Age vs Noah's Mill
Ancient Age and Noah's Mill sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +34 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$49 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Ancient Age and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Ancient Age Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- Noah's Mill: A high-proof Willett blend with a lot of nutty and fruity character. Peanut, golden raisin and jam make it taste like peanut butter and jelly, and it finishes very dry.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); neat (Noah's Mill).