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Four Roses Bourbon vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Four Roses Bourbon 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 | Four Roses Bourbon | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% 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 | ~$22 – $28 ~$28 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
Four Roses Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 2/5 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest 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 more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).