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Noah's Mill vs Buffalo Trace
Put Noah's Mill next to Buffalo Trace and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +24 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$28 – $35 ~$34 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Noah's Mill and Buffalo Trace do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Noah's Mill
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish without hunting for it.
- Go with Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).