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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional Tennessee whiskeys, where the real difference is proof (94 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | 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 | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $55 |
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- 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 Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
- 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 slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).