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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash next to Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$483 less | ~$170 – $900 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B: Twelve-year wheated bourbon from the Van Winkle line. Soft and balanced, with butterscotch, toffee and caramel and a gentle, spiced finish.
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 Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B if you want a soft, balanced, 12-year wheater from the Van Winkle line with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat (Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year Lot B).