Noah's Mill is a high proof small batch Kentucky straight bourbon produced by the family owned Willett Distillery in Bardstown, the heart of Kentucky bourbon country, where the business has deep roots stretching back generations under the Kentucky Bourbon Distillers banner. Housed in its distinctive wine shaped, greenish amber bottle with a charming illustration of an old water mill, Noah's Mill carries a deliberately old fashioned, handmade character that reflects the brand's no frills, quality first ethos. First released in the mid 1990s with a 15 year age statement, the bourbon dropped its age statement in the early 2000s and is now a no age statement blend that draws on the distillery's stocks across a range of ages, with current production built primarily from Willett's own in house whiskey aged around six to seven years. Each batch is composed by selecting and blending barrels to balance youthful vigor with seasoned depth, then bottled by hand at its full barrel strength of 114.3 proof without chill filtration, preserving every bit of character from grain and wood. Built on a mashbill of 72 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 15 percent malted barley and matured in heavily charred new American oak, it is the highest proof offering in Willett's Small Batch Boutique Bourbon Collection. A multiple medal winner at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and highly rated by Whisky Advocate and Jim Murray's Whisky Bible, Noah's Mill delivers a bold yet remarkably balanced experience, with nutty, fruity, and richly caramelized notes that belie its cask strength intensity. It rewards a splash of water or a large cube and remains a benchmark value among high proof Kentucky bourbons.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Noah's Mill |
| Distillery |
Willett Distillery (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers), Bardstown, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Willett Distillery |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch, Barrel Proof |
| Expression |
Noah's Mill |
| Age Statement |
No age statement (blend of varying ages; current stock around 6 to 7 years) |
| Mashbill |
72% Corn, 13% Rye, 15% Malted Barley |
| Maturation |
Aged in new charred (#4 char) American oak barrels |
| Bottling |
Small batch, bottled by hand, non chill filtered |
| ABV |
57.15% |
| Proof |
114.3 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with copper highlights.
Nose: Distinctly nutty with roasted walnuts and peanut, layered with seasoned oak, dark caramel, stewed prunes, and a floral lavender undertone.
Palate: Rich and full bodied, with brown sugar sweetness giving way to tobacco leaf, cigar box, prunes, and charred oak as warm baking spices build.
Finish: Long and warming, with spicy cinnamon, burnt caramel, and lingering oak.
FAQ
Who makes Noah's Mill? It is produced by the family owned Willett Distillery, also known as Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, in Bardstown, Kentucky.
What proof is it? 114.3 proof, or 57.15 percent ABV, bottled at full barrel strength. It is the highest proof bottling in Willett's Small Batch Boutique collection.
How old is it? It carries no age statement. Originally a 15 year bourbon, it is now a small batch blend of varying ages, with current production drawing largely on stock around six to seven years old.
What is the mashbill? 72 percent corn, 13 percent rye, and 15 percent malted barley.
Is it chill filtered? No. Noah's Mill is bottled non chill filtered to preserve its full flavor and texture.
How should I drink it? Excellent neat, but a splash of water or a large ice cube helps tame the high proof and open up its sweet and savory complexity.
Where can I buy Noah's Mill online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
