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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$85 – $100 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$50 – $55 ~$40 less |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 8/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate without hunting for 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 (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).