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Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve vs Noah's Mill
Comparing Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 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 Single Barrel Reserve | 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 | 120 proof (60% ABV) +6 proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
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Noah's Mill
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 3/7 fruit: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 7/7 nuttiness: Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
- 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 Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve); neat (Noah's Mill).