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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Noah's Mill
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Noah's Mill sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$60 – $70 |
- Noah's Mill does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat (Noah's Mill).