Bourbon Review: Noah’s Mill Bourbon

The front of the palate reflects the nose with warm spice notes of cinnamon, mint, and allspice that blend with barrel notes of seasoned oak, toasted pecan, and burned sugar. In the mid-palate, the spice notes subside and the bourbon takes on more barrel flavor characteristics with soft notes of cream, caramel, and slightly bitter toasted pecan notes. The medium duration and slightly dry finish continues the barrel driven flavor profile with seasoned oak, toasted pecan, and light cream with a touch of rye grain driven flavors such as mint and black currant. Final Thoughts & Score/Buy A Bottle: Score: 84/100 In general, Noah’s Mill is a solid, higher proof bourbon offering. However, I can’t help but remember the depth of flavor found in the 15-year version that was readily available just a few years ago. The age statement dropped, but the price did not. If Booker’s bourbon wasn’t going up to $100 a bottle, I’d recommend it over Noah’s Mill. Even with the disappearance of Booker’s from the $50 to $60 price range, I’d still recommend Wild Turkey Rare Breed (and save about $20) or a Four Roses Private Barrel selection—both available at many good whiskey shops.