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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by price (~$80 – $120 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +3 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$50 – $55 ~$48 less |
- 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
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).