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Noah's Mill vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Noah's Mill and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +24 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$15 less |
- 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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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).