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New Riff 8 Year vs Noah's Mill
Comparing New Riff 8 Year and Noah's Mill reveals a matchup between a modern, spice-driven craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | New Riff 8 Year | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$65 – $70 | ~$60 – $70 |
- Noah's Mill does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
New Riff 8 Year Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: New Riff 8 Year 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: New Riff 8 Year 8 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: New Riff 8 Year 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: New Riff 8 Year 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: New Riff 8 Year 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- New Riff 8 Year: The older, deeper version of New Riff's bonded bourbon. Same 30% rye recipe, but eight years add richer oak and darker sugar while keeping the spice front and center.
- 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 New Riff 8 Year if you want an older, deeper take on New Riff's spicy high-rye recipe.
- 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 (New Riff 8 Year); neat (Noah's Mill).