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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Put Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 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 | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/6 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 6 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon 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 slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).