Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond
Overall Score: 7.25/10
Overall Value: 4/5
Distillery: Heaven Hill
Classification: Straight Bourbon
Company: Heaven Hill
Release Date: October 2019
Proof: 100
Age: 7 Years Old
Color: Maple Syrup
MSRP: $50 (2024)
Mashbill: 78% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 10% Rye
The Barrel Bros’ Review
The nose opens with a mix of sweet cherry Twizzlers, vanilla, and brown sugar, layered with bright oak and peanut brittle. There’s a light creaminess, occasionally hinting at banana or even Tootsie Roll chocolate, giving it a well-rounded, inviting nose.
The mouthfeel is light, smooth, and easy-drinking, with sugar-coated cherries and browned butter leading the way. The 78% corn mash bill brings a subtle grainy sweetness, balanced with just enough oak and caramel to keep things interesting. It’s a classic 7-year-old bourbon profile, straightforward and enjoyable without much complexity.
The oak presence grows in the finish, but it remains approachable—never overpowering. There’s a light dryness, making it the least impressive part of the pour but still well in sync with the nose and palate. If you prefer a bourbon that doesn’t overwhelm with oak, this one strikes a great balance.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond is a fantastic, crushable bourbon that delivers a textbook classic profile at an approachable proof. At its MSRP of around $50, this is a great value pour that’s perfect for both newcomers and seasoned drinkers looking for something reliable at a fair price. While the finish isn’t its strongest suit, it sips well neat and proves why Heaven Hill confidently puts their name on the bottle. Whether you find it on sale or at retail, it’s worth picking up.
If you’re looking for specific notes from our Barrel Bros, read their individual reviews below!
Individual Reviews
The Rye Guy Says
Score: 7.5/10
Value: 4/5
THE NOSE:
Sweet cherry Twizzlers was the immediate profile, but it developed into vanilla, brown sugar, bright oak, peanut brittle, and occasionally creamy banana.
THE TASTE:
The mouthfeel is light and smooth and readily coats the palate. The sweetness continues from the nose with the same profile.
It’s like sugar-coated cherries coated in browned butter. Just the slightest bit of oak helps to really balance out the sip leaving a light caramel or vanilla flavor.
THE FINISH:
The finish moves towards more of that dry oak profile, and tingles the mouth a bit.
It’s very in sync with the nose and the palate, but it’s probably the weakest aspect of the pour.
BUY OR PASS?
This is a very crushable bottled-in-bond. The nose entices you to have more, the palate is so light and enjoyable, and the finish doesn’t do anything to upset the experience.
It is pretty easy to see why the distiller put their namesake on this bottle. It definitely sits confidently in the sip don’t mix camp!
The Hunter Says
Score: 7/10
Value: 4/5
THE NOSE:
This leans into a darker sweetness that’s easy to enjoy—think Tootsie Roll chocolate.
There’s just enough sweet oak to make it pleasant without being heavy.
The graininess from the 78% corn mash bill is front and center but balanced nicely with the sweetness.
THE TASTE:
It’s a straightforward bourbon with a classic bourbon profile.
The mouthfeel isn’t overly rich—no syrupy or oily texture—but the flavors hold steady.
I pick up hints of Cola and oak, and while it’s not complex or evolving with each sip, there’s nothing harsh or unpleasant to distract from the experience.
THE FINISH:
The oak notes linger here too, but they stay in a range that’s enjoyable for those who aren’t fans of heavy oak.
At seven years, it’s in that sweet spot where the oak complements rather than dominates the pour.
BUY OR PASS?
This is a great bottle, especially for someone newer to bourbon or looking for a textbook example of a classic profile with a touch of oak sweetness.
If, like me, you’re not into overly oaky pours, this bottle does a great job showing how oak can add flavor without taking over. Solid, reliable, and worth the pour!
