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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$10 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).