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Noah's Mill vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Noah's Mill next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$28 – $35 ~$34 less |
- Noah's Mill and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
fruit 7/4 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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 Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).