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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Noah's Mill
On paper Eagle Rare 12 Year and Noah's Mill are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (95 vs. 114.3) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +19 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 | ~$60 – $70 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Noah's Mill
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat (Noah's Mill).