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Noah’s Mill bourbon comes to us from Kentucky Bourbon Distillers (KBD).  They don’t distill this.  Rather, they buy barrels of bourbon and blend them.  It used to be a blend where the youngest bourbon was 15 years.  Nowadays, this doesn’t have an age statement.  I bought this on recommendation of an employee at Martin’s Wine Cellar, a New Orleans area wine & spirits store.  Honestly, the green bottle with the handwritten-like label got lost on the shelf for me.  My eyes were never drawn to it.

Aroma-wise, you get a little mustiness and a little caramel.  Taste-wise – wow, this sucker is hot!  At 114.3 proof, Noah’s Mill bourbon packs a punch.  As soon as you sip it, your taste buds get knocked around with heat… sort of like eating a pepper (think cayenne).  It’s viscous and coats your mouth.  There’s an oaky smell to it, and you can taste it.  The finish on it is spicy, dry, and lasts a little while.

At a price tag of north of $40, Noah’s Mill isn’t exactly cheap, but it really isn’t overpriced.  If you’re looking for a sweet bourbon, look elsewhere.  Noah’s Mill is strong, spicy & woody.  I’m glad I bought this bourbon, but I wouldn’t rush to replace this bottle when it’s empty.  It’s not a “daily sipper” for me, but I do enjoy when I drink it.

7.5/10

Edit 3/05/15:  After a few months I’ve returned to Noah’s Mill, and a little air time in the bottle helped mellow this out a bit.  Trying it again, I get more sweetness than when I first opened the bottle.  I like this a lot more than before.

8/10