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Basil Hayden’s vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Basil Hayden’s 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 | Basil Hayden’s | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$11 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Basil Hayden’s and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Basil Hayden’s
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Basil Hayden’s Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Basil Hayden’s 2 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Basil Hayden’s 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Basil Hayden’s 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Basil Hayden’s 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Basil Hayden’s: Built on the high-rye Old Grand-Dad mash but bottled at just 80 proof, which makes it the lightest thing in the Beam range by a distance. Peppery and herbal, but very thin — the price reflects the packaging more than the liquid.
- 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 Basil Hayden’s if you want an unusually light, peppery, low-proof pour and you do not want any weight in the glass at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (Basil Hayden’s); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).