Heaven Hill Double Mash 9 Year Bourbon 750ML

Heaven Hill Double Mash 9 Year Bourbon 750ML is a 100-proof, Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon that blends two distinct mashbills — ryed and wheated — into a single 9-year-old expression. Produced by Heaven Hill Distillery, named Whisky Magazine's Distillery of the Year in both 2023 and 2024, this release represents a legal first within the strict parameters of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act.

Quick Facts: ABV: 50% (100 Proof)  |  Origin: Bardstown, Kentucky, USA  |  9-Year Age Statement  |  Distillery: Heaven Hill

Production & Heritage

Heaven Hill Distillery was founded in 1935 in Bardstown, Kentucky, and remains family-owned by the Shapira family — making it one of the largest independent, family-owned distillers in the United States. The distillery operates a traditional column still paired with a copper doubler. Double Mash combines two-thirds traditional bourbon mashbill (78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley) with one-third wheated bourbon mashbill (68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley) — the same soft grain bill behind brands like Old Fitzgerald and Larceny. Each mashbill is distilled and aged separately for a full nine years before being blended and bottled at exactly 100 proof. The resulting bourbon contains nearly equal proportions of rye (6.65%) and wheat (6.7%), delivering a rare balance of spice and softness within a single Bottled-in-Bond designation.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Toasted oak leads, followed by layers of creamy vanilla, honey, and caramel. A gentle hint of white pepper emerges underneath, signaling the rye component.

Taste: The entry is bright and honeyed, with citrus oil adding lift across the mid-palate. As it develops, white peppercorn and rye spice push through alongside caramel, cinnamon, and cedar. Leather and dry oak mark the bourbon's maturity, while the wheated component contributes a rounded, creamy mouthfeel that softens each spice note.

Finish: Medium-long, with rich caramel and baking spices giving way to tannic oak. Black peppercorn builds gradually, replacing the earlier white pepper and leaving a warm, lingering close.

How to Drink Double Mash

At 100 proof, Double Mash rewards neat sipping — the dual-mashbill complexity opens further with a few minutes of rest in the glass. A single large ice cube or a few drops of water can amplify the honey and citrus notes while taming the oak tannins. For cocktails, the balanced rye-wheat profile makes it unusually versatile: an Old Fashioned benefits from the caramel sweetness and pepper spice; a Boulevardier gains depth from the oak structure and wheated softness; and a Gold Rush (bourbon, honey syrup, lemon) echoes the bourbon's natural honey and citrus character.

Best For

• Gifting a bourbon enthusiast who appreciates innovative production methods
• Side-by-side tastings comparing ryed versus wheated bourbon styles
• Adding a Bottled-in-Bond expression with real age to a home bourbon collection
• Hosting a bourbon-focused dinner pairing

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Double Mash taste like? Double Mash delivers honey, caramel, and citrus oil up front, followed by rye spice, cinnamon, and cedar, with a creamy, wheated texture holding everything together. The finish is warm and peppery with tannic oak.

How does Double Mash compare to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof? Both are mature Heaven Hill bourbons, but Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is a single-mashbill expression bottled at cask strength (typically 120–140 proof), delivering significantly more intensity and heat. Double Mash is the more approachable of the two at 100 proof, and its blended ryed-wheated mashbill creates a softer, more balanced flavor profile.

Is Double Mash good for sipping neat? Yes — the 100-proof strength provides concentration without overwhelming heat, and the dual-mashbill construction gives it enough complexity to reward slow, thoughtful sipping.

Where is Double Mash made? Double Mash is distilled, aged, and bottled at Heaven Hill Distillery in Bardstown, Kentucky, in full compliance with the Bottled-in-Bond Act, which requires production at a single distillery during one distilling season.

What foods pair well with Double Mash? Smoked pork shoulder or pulled pork echoes the bourbon's caramel and oak; sharp aged cheddar contrasts the wheated sweetness; pecan pie mirrors the honey and baking spice; dark chocolate truffles complement the tannic finish; and charred corn on the cob reinforces the grain-forward character.

What sizes does Double Mash come in? Double Mash is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Double Mash worth the price? Double Mash positions as a premium expression within Heaven Hill's portfolio, but its 9-year age statement, Bottled-in-Bond designation, and innovative dual-mashbill production offer strong value relative to comparably aged bourbons. Independent reviewers have described it as fairly priced for what it delivers.

Why Double Mash?

What sets this bourbon apart is its distinction as a first-of-its-kind Bottled-in-Bond release that legally merges two separately aged mashbills within the strict single-distillery, single-season, single-proof requirements of the 1897 Act. The concept traces back to the 2012 Parker's Heritage 6th Edition — an 11-year-old, non-bonded blend of Heaven Hill's ryed and wheated bourbons — but Double Mash achieves this marriage within the more demanding BiB framework. Nine years of maturation on each component delivers real oak depth and spice integration, while the near-equal rye-to-wheat ratio (6.65% to 6.7%) produces a flavor balance that neither mashbill could achieve alone. Backed by a distillery that has earned Distiller of the Year honors nine times in five years, Double Mash is a serious bourbon with genuine innovation behind it.