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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +5 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +13 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$40 – $45 ~$10 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.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).