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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Elijah Craig Small Batch
On paper Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Elijah Craig Small Batch are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$28 – $35) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Elijah Craig Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$21 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash does 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.
Elijah Craig Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Elijah Craig Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Small Batch 7 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.
- Elijah Craig Small Batch: A heavily oak-driven pour for the money, with vanilla bean and brown sugar riding on top of real char and smoke. The extra age shows up as wood depth rather than harshness.
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 with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Elijah Craig Small Batch if you want the best oak-forward value on the shelf, with more wood character than its price suggests.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Elijah Craig Small Batch).