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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$85 – $100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$40 less | ~$85 – $100 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).