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Noah's Mill vs Woodford Reserve
Noah's Mill and Woodford Reserve 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ~$35 – $42 ~$27 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
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Flavor Profile
Noah's Mill Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Noah's Mill 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Noah's Mill 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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 if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Noah's Mill); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).