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Noah's Mill vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Noah's Mill and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Noah's Mill | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +24 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $70 | ~$50 – $62 ~$9 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).