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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Wild Turkey 81
On paper Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Wild Turkey 81 are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 81) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional 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) +19 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$20 – $25 ~$30 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Wild Turkey 81 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Wild Turkey 81
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/2 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
heat 5/2 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).