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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Noah's Mill
Comparing Knob Creek 9 Year and Noah's Mill reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$28 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/7 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
nuttiness 7/7 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a 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, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat (Noah's Mill).