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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$50 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | 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 | 4 years | 9 years +5 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$34 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- 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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
- 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, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).