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Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
On paper Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$60 – $80 vs. ~$50 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$60 – $80 | ~$50 – $55 ~$18 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 Toasted Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/7 oak: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 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.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
- 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 Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
- 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 lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).