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Noah's Mill vs Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Comparing Noah's Mill and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$260 less | ~$250 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Noah's Mill and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 3 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey spice.
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 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat (Russell’s Reserve 15 Year).