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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash next to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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.
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).