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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +3 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$50 – $55 ~$33 less |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash does 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
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with an older age statement.
- 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 significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).