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Stagg vs Noah's Mill
Comparing Stagg and Noah's Mill reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +16 proof | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$60 – $70 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg and Noah's Mill do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/6 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
heat 10/7 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with more proof behind it.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat (Noah's Mill).