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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 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 | 10 years +1 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down 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 with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).