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Rowan's Creek vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Rowan's Creek and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | 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 | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Rowan's Creek and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Rowan's Creek
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/6 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Rowan's Creek 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift 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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point and 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).