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Noah's Mill vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Noah's Mill next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +19 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 ~$13 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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Noah's Mill
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 7/7 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).