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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Noah's Mill
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Noah's Mill and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 ~$10 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Barrell Foundation Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat (Noah's Mill).