Noah's Mill

Noah’s Mill Bourbon is a small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon produced by the Willett Distillery (Kentucky Bourbon Distillers) in Bardstown, Kentucky, bottled at 114.3 proof (57.15% ABV) — a high-proof, intensely flavored expression from one of Kentucky’s most respected independent bottlers and distilleries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the relationship between Noah’s Mill and Willett Distillery?

Noah’s Mill is one of several Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD) labels produced by the Willett family in Bardstown — alongside Johnny Drum, Rowan’s Creek, and Pure Kentucky XO. For many years KBD operated primarily as an independent bottler, sourcing aged stocks from other Kentucky distilleries and bottling them under their own labels. Willett Pot Still Reserve and subsequent expressions represent Willett’s move toward distillery-produced whiskey, but Noah’s Mill has historically been sourced stock. The Willett distillery has been producing its own distillate since 2012, so newer releases may contain increasing proportions of estate distillate as it reaches proper age.

How should a 114.3 proof bourbon be approached?

At 57.15% ABV, Noah’s Mill is significantly stronger than standard bourbon (40–45% ABV) and is best approached with a small addition of still water or a large ice cube rather than consumed at full proof for most tasters. A few drops of water opens the aroma — high-proof spirits often present as closed or alcoholic on the nose until diluted slightly. The palate delivers rich concentration of flavor at full proof but can be overwhelming for sustained sipping without water. Starting with a splash of water and adjusting upward is the standard recommendation for navigating high-proof bourbon.