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Noah's Mill vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing Noah's Mill and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$185 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Noah's Mill and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).