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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Noah's Mill
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Noah's Mill sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 ~$5 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.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
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Noah's Mill
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- 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 Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat (Noah's Mill).