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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Maker's Mark
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond next to Maker's Mark and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$10 less | ~$25 – $32 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).