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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Evan Williams Black Label
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Evan Williams Black Label is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$14 – $18).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$14 – $18 ~$37 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.
Evan Williams Black Label
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).