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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$53 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).