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Noah's Mill vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Noah's Mill and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$20 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Noah's Mill does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Noah's Mill
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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
heat 7/9 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).