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Noah's Mill vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Noah's Mill and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +24 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 ~$470 less | ~$170 – $900 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Noah's Mill and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B do not publish an official mash bill.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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Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/3 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
spice 6/3 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B).