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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years +3 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $60 |
| 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.
Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/3 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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.
- Go with Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).