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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$298 less | ~$300 – $400 |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).