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Noah's Mill vs W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Noah's Mill and W.L. Weller Special Reserve 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 | W.L. Weller Special Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +24 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$30 – $60 ~$20 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Noah's Mill and W.L. Weller Special Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Special Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill W.L. Weller Special Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/2 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 2 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Special Reserve: The entry point to the Weller line and an easy introduction to wheated bourbon. Soft honey and vanilla with almost no rye bite, a bread-dough body, and a short, sweet finish that asks nothing of you.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with W.L. Weller Special Reserve if you want the softest, sweetest, most approachable wheated pour of the group at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, highball (W.L. Weller Special Reserve).