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Baker’s 7 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Baker’s 7 Year next to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | 9 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 7/6 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point without hunting for it.
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).