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Noah's Mill vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Noah's Mill and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$60 – $70 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$16 – $22 ~$46 less |
- Noah's Mill and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).