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George T. Stagg vs Noah's Mill
Put George T. Stagg next to Noah's Mill and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +29 proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$60 – $70 ~$410 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- George T. Stagg and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Noah's Mill
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (George T. Stagg); neat (Noah's Mill).