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Noah's Mill vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Noah's Mill and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$45 – $60 ~$13 less |
- Noah's Mill does 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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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
nuttiness 7/4 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).