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Noah's Mill vs Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Comparing Noah's Mill and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Jefferson’s Very Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +32 proof | 82.3 proof (41.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$28 – $36 ~$33 less |
- Noah's Mill and Jefferson’s Very Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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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Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Jefferson’s Very Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 2 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Jefferson’s Very Small Batch 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Jefferson’s Very Small Batch: A blend of sourced barrels bottled at a very gentle 82.3 proof. Easy and inoffensive, but thin enough that it is hard to recommend over bonded bottles costing less.
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.
- Go with Jefferson’s Very Small Batch if you want an especially soft, low-proof pour and gentleness matters more than intensity at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); rocks, cocktails, highball (Jefferson’s Very Small Batch).