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Noah's Mill vs Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Noah's Mill and Smooth Ambler Old Scout sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a blender-built, rye-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Smooth Ambler Old Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +15 proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$40 – $50 ~$20 less |
- 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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Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Smooth Ambler Old Scout
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Smooth Ambler Old Scout 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.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout).