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Stagg vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Stagg next to Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$50 – $55 ~$43 less |
- Stagg and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stagg
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Stagg Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/5 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind 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 (Stagg); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).