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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Knob Creek 9 Year next to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | 9 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$15 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Knob Creek 9 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Knob Creek 9 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 7/6 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).