We all know that Heaven Hill produces some fantastic whiskeys, so I was excited to try this new release.
The Kentucky distillery said, “As the leader in Bottled-in-Bond whiskey, Heaven Hill Distillery developed Double Mash to demonstrate both its deep understanding of Bourbon production and the unique opportunities that exist within the Bottled-in-Bond designation. While Wheated Bourbon has become one of the whiskey world’s most sought-after styles, it is not recognized as a separate legal classification under U.S. whiskey regulations. That distinction allowed Heaven Hill’s whiskey makers to thoughtfully unite traditional and Wheated Bottled-in-Bond Bourbons into a single expression, creating a whiskey unlike any other currently on the market.”
This is an interesting, yet innovative approach to blending a bourbon with a double Mash and it did not disappoint!
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash Bourbon Whiskey
As you will see in the tasting notes, this is a great BIB Bourbon!
Class: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Price: $49.99
Notes:
- Aged 9 years in new American Oak barrels
- Distilled and Aged by Heaven Hill Distillery, Bardstown, Kentucky
- Mashbill #1 is two-thirds traditional Bourbon mashbill (78% corn, 10% rye and 12% malted barley) united with one-third Wheated Bourbon mashbill (68% corn, 20% wheat and 12% malted barley)
- Bottled In Bond on site at Heaven Hill Distillery at 50% ABV (100 proof)
Nose: 90/100
Caramel, honey, apple and oak. Overall, a very pleasant nose.
Palate: 90/100
Medium mouthfeel, with caramel, honey, apple, a touch of citrus and a peppery spice
Finish: 82/100
A short finish with toasted oak and pepper
Overall: 87.3/100
Recommendation: Grab it, if you have the opportunity!
About Heaven Hill Distillery
(From the distillery) Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in nearly 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Bottled -in-Bond, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Henry McKenna, Parkers Heritage Collection along with its extensive and diverse collection of unique and innovative products. In the last five years alone, Heaven Hill Distillery has been named Distiller of the year eight times, including 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Other recent honors include 2024 and 2023 San Francisco Spirits Word Spirits Competition’s Most Awarded Distillery and the 2023 Icons of Whisky World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.
Bill Varnell is the Publisher of Whiskey Network® and is the curator of WBSE’s Rickhouse
