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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +1 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$35 – $45 ~$13 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/8 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).