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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Penelope Rio
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash next to Penelope Rio and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +2 proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$38 less | ~$80 – $100 |
- 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.
Penelope Rio
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/4 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Penelope Rio 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 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.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).