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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$38 – $45 ~$11 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.
Maker’s Mark 46
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a slightly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).