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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Noah's Mill
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Noah's Mill sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +10 proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$60 – $70 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Noah's Mill does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat (Noah's Mill).