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Noah's Mill vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Noah's Mill and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (114.3 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$28 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Noah's Mill and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 7/8 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).