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Noah's Mill vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Noah's Mill and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a sourced, classically built blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +23 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$45 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Noah's Mill and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).