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| Bottling Name | Noah's Mill | | Bottled By | Kentucky Bourbon Distillers, Ltd. Bardstown,KY | | Type | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | | Alcohol content | 114.3 Proof | | Availability | US: Available Japan: Unknown Duty Free: Not Available Europe: Unknown | | Age | 15 | | Views (since 20080612) | 3924 | | Bottling Info | "Soft, well-balanced with some complexity and good length. Quite Elegant. This was one of the oldest whiskeys in the tasting with heavy aging and full flavor. Found the nose to be of wonderful wood and forests and the palate had Beautiful Structure. This is a fabulous whiskey, also notes of toffee caramel nose."
- Wine International Magazine (1996) |
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Review from Mike (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 1864, Created:20100824181459) | Purchased at: | Annual review time for Noah's Mill | | Nose: | Nuts, leather, grass, vanilla, maple syrup, and oak. | | Taste: | Rich, deep, creamy sweetness that falls into a spicy grasp. | | Finish: | Moderately long with sweet and spice still playing the Star Spangled Banner! | | Overall: | Were this a woman and I not married, I would be dogging her trail! Yeepee ti yi yo, get along little doggies! |
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Review from Mike (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 1282, Created:20080908164551, Updated:20080908164744) | Purchased at: | Down the road a piece | | Purchased for: | You think I would reckamember? | | Info on this bottle: | Drinking can alter yo mind | | Nose: | Rye, nuts, leather, oak, and vanilla. | | Taste: | Dry attack with mild sweetness arriving mid-palate and departing shortly thereafter. | | Finish: | Moderate to long and dry and oaky. | | Overall: | I cut this boy to around 105 proof. I have liked Noah's Mill in the past, but on this occasion, it don't gee haw with my flavorater. It didn't make friends with the barrel with whom it was paired and the oak took over after a bit more than 18 years of conjugal disharmony. |
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Review from spun_cookie (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 1083, Created:20080516215453) | Purchased at: | | | Info on this bottle: | 07=122, DSP KY-78 | | Nose: | Citrus is my first thought. Wonderful scent. Some floral and good oak. Not much alcohol for its high proof | | Taste: | Little citrus and smooth. Dome hazelnut with vanill and then light almond. There is some vanilla and caramel | | Finish: | Moderate alcohol but lots of vanilla and light tannis. There is very nice. | | Overall: | This is a good little bourbon. Thank you Birdman. I found a place local that has this so now I will go get some. |
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Review from Bourbon Joe (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 840, Created:20070926164937, Updated:20070926165324) | Purchased at: | Sample from friend | | Purchased for: | 0 | | Info on this bottle: | Distilled 2-21-92, bottled 3-30-07 Batch 07-41 15 y/o | | Nose: | Caramel and vanilla nose. Very nice indeed. | | Taste: | Classic bourbon taste. No off notes. Nothing stands out either IMO. Good bit of wood present. | | Finish: | Nice caramelly finish, although rather short in duration. | | Overall: | This bourbon may be slightly overpriced IMO. I've had better 15 y/o's around this price point. |
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Review from gillmang (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 739, Created:20070407081106, Updated:20070407133204) View discussion on this review.
| Purchased at: | | | Purchased for: | ? | | Info on this bottle: | Barreled 1989 bottled in '04, over 15 years old | | Nose: | Corn, wood, yellow fruit, a "round" whiskey quality, some roasted chestnut | | Taste: | Very full in taste, brawny and big with oak well in evidence, good maple sweetness too. The right amount of water makes it different, taming both wood and alcohol and letting the sweetness come through more. I am not sure what I diluted it to, maybe 95 proof which is well-nigh perfect for this whiskey (IMO). The correct water addition also makes the finish much better, longer and more modulated. | | Finish: | At full proof (114.3) a little feisty due to the oak and alcohol, taken down to about 95 proof the finish is rounded, elegant, leaving gentle charcoal decay. Also, the underlying distillery flavors come through better with some water addition (this is the flowery taste). | | Overall: | I like it a lot when adjusted to the "right" proof (for me). For a minute it occurred to me this might be what Knob Creek would taste like if aged to 15 years. I wonder if the source was Beam. Anyway, top-quality. |
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Review from Mike (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 710, Created:20070207140040) | Purchased at: | Sigman Bottle Shop, Conyers, GA | | Purchased for: | $41 | | Info on this bottle: | Barreled on 11-5-84, bottled on 03-03 | | Proof Of this Bottle: | 114.3 | | Nose: | Knowing that this bourbon is a bit hot, I added a 'splash' of filtered water to about 1/2 oz and gave it a moment in the glass. A rich set of aromas emerged after a few moments. There was vanilla, burnt sugar, orange peel, nuts, apricots, and bubble gum in a hearty mix that is rich. | | Taste: | Corn sweetness greets you on entry, followed by some pepper that mixes well with the viscous vanilla candy corn. Excellent flavors to my palate. | | Finish: | A lengthy finish that is peppery with some sweetness still resonating. | | Overall: | Almost never have I recommended adding water to a whiskey. But, I am learning! Straight from the bottle this 18 YO, 114 proof whiskey is too hot and, to some, to tannic. I do not find the tannins objectionable, but the alcohol does need to be moderated. A 'splash' will tame Noah's temper and produce a much richer bourbon where the alcohol doesn't scream down your throat and claw your gullet. Of the four reviews on BE of Noah's Mill, I have done three. Why this is the case is a mystery to me, because I think, properly subdued, it is a marvelous bourbon with plenty of flavor and balance |
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Review from Mike (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 569, Created:20060818152159) View discussion on this review.
| Purchased at: | Sigman Bottle Shop, Conyers, GA | | Purchased for: | $45 | | Proof Of this Bottle: | 114.3 | | Nose: | Excellent nose with oak, nuts, leather, citrus fruits, floral elelments, and honey. Deep and rich. | | Taste: | A creamy, rich, sweetness upfront followed quickly by the oak of a 15 YO and the spicy pepper of a 114 proof whiskey. A challenge, to be sure, but a corresponding reward. | | Finish: | A long finish that maintains the sweetness and the spice which is almost overwhelmed by the oak dryness and alcohol pepper.......still quite good though. | | Overall: | I have always enjoyed this bourbon and have always been surprised that more people on BE don't seem to care for it. It is very robust in my opinion, but excellent in all respects. I prefer it without adding any water. For myself, I rarely find that adding water improves any whiskey. For high proof whiskies, I just take smaller sips. |
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Review from bourbonv (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 416, Created:20060318073505) | Purchased at: | Bourbon's Bistro Bar | | Purchased for: | 12.00 | | Info on this bottle: | Standard Bottle | | Proof Of this Bottle: | 114.3 | | Nose: | Oak wood and floral tones with a little spice - cinnamon and liquorice. | | Taste: | Hot alcohol and wood - sawdust, with a little caramel and spice dominated by the wood. | | Finish: | Short and dry with wood tannins. | | Overall: | Try it on the rocks or with a little water to lessen the wood tannins. |
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Review from Mike (BourbonEnthusiast Review ID 116) | Purchased at: | Sigman Spirits, Conyers, GA | | Purchased for: | $40 | | Nose: | Scents of peaches, apricots, vanilla, almonds, and coconut pie. 15 years in the barrel gives it some nice oak resonances. At 114.3 proof the alcohol asserts itself a bit. | | Taste: | Very smooth up front, with distinct sweetness that gives way to a bit of fire at the back of the mouth. | | Finish: | Long strong finish that leaves the whole mouth clean and fresh. It has lasting power! | | Overall: | This whiskey is a ruffian sent to finishing school. For the timid it will still be intimidating. I have liked and enjoyed this whiskey for several years. It never has disappointed me and I heartily recommend it. It will warm your innards and improve your self esteem!! |
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