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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$23 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).