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Barrell Foundation Bourbon vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Barrell Foundation Bourbon next to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and you have a blender-built, high-rye bottling set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Foundation Bourbon | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | 9 years +4 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $60 | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Barrell Foundation Bourbon Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
- 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 Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).