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Four Roses Bourbon vs Noah's Mill
Four Roses Bourbon and Noah's Mill sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% 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 | ~$22 – $28 ~$40 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 2/7 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat (Noah's Mill).