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Noah's Mill vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Put Noah's Mill next to Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% 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.
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).