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Evan Williams Black Label vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Evan Williams Black Label and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Black Label | 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 | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$37 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Black Label Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
- 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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly 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 cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).