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Noah's Mill vs New Riff Single Barrel
Comparing Noah's Mill and New Riff Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, spice-driven craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | New Riff Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +9 proof | 105 proof (52.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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New Riff Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill New Riff Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/4 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 6/9 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 9 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, New Riff Single Barrel 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- New Riff Single Barrel: The single-barrel expression of New Riff's 30% rye mash, non-chill-filtered and at higher proof than the bonded version. As dry and peppery as bourbon gets before it stops being bourbon.
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 New Riff Single Barrel if you want the most aggressively spice-driven bourbon in this list, with single-barrel variation on top.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned (New Riff Single Barrel).