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Noah's Mill vs Uncle Nearest 1856
Noah's Mill and Uncle Nearest 1856 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is proof (114.3 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Uncle Nearest 1856 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
- Noah's Mill and Uncle Nearest 1856 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Uncle Nearest 1856
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Uncle Nearest 1856 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.
- Uncle Nearest 1856: Named for Nathan 'Nearest' Green, the enslaved distiller who taught Jack Daniel, and now backed by the brand's own distillery in Shelbyville. Sweet and maple-leaning with the charcoal-mellowed softness of the style.
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 Uncle Nearest 1856 if you want a sweet, maple-forward Tennessee whiskey with a story worth knowing behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Uncle Nearest 1856).