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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +36 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$38 – $45 ~$96 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Maker’s Mark 46
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).