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New Riff Single Barrel vs Noah's Mill
Comparing New Riff Single Barrel 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 Single Barrel | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$60 – $70 |
- Noah's Mill does 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
New Riff Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
New Riff Single Barrel Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 4/7 sweetness: New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
- 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 Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top.
- 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 Single Barrel); neat (Noah's Mill).