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Noah's Mill vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Noah's Mill and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 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 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% 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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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).