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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Noah's Mill
Put Blanton’s Single Barrel next to Noah's Mill and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$60 – $70 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- 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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat (Noah's Mill).