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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Stagg
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash next to Stagg and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$43 less | ~$70 – $120 |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/10 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Stagg 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat (Stagg).