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Noah's Mill vs Wild Turkey 81
Noah's Mill and Wild Turkey 81 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +33 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$20 – $25 ~$43 less |
- Noah's Mill and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/2 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
nuttiness 7/2 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
fruit 7/3 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).