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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, rye-forward blend versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years +1 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/6 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof 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 with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).