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Basil Hayden’s vs Noah's Mill
Put Basil Hayden’s next to Noah's Mill and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Basil Hayden’s | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% 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 | ~$38 – $45 ~$24 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Basil Hayden’s and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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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Basil Hayden’s
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Flavor Profile
Basil Hayden’s Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Basil Hayden’s 2 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Basil Hayden’s 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Basil Hayden’s: Built on the high-rye Old Grand-Dad mash but bottled at just 80 proof, which makes it the lightest thing in the Beam range by a distance. Peppery and herbal, but very thin — the price reflects the packaging more than the liquid.
- 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 Basil Hayden’s if you want an unusually light, peppery, low-proof pour and you do not want any weight in the glass at a 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, highball (Basil Hayden’s); neat (Noah's Mill).