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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Put Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof next to Maker’s Mark Cask Strength and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Maker’s Mark Cask Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| 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) +20 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$40 – $50 ~$93 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 Cask Strength
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/9 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 9 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Cask Strength: Undiluted Maker's, and the version that finally gives the wheated recipe some weight. Dense caramel and honey with real warmth, and one of the more affordable cask-strength bottles anywhere.
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 Cask Strength if you want wheated sweetness at full strength for well under what most cask-strength bourbons cost without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Maker’s Mark Cask Strength).