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Noah's Mill vs Knob Creek 9 Year
Comparing Noah's Mill and Knob Creek 9 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Knob Creek 9 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$35 – $40 ~$28 less |
- Noah's Mill and Knob Creek 9 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/3 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 7/7 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the 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.
- Go with Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).