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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to Maker’s Mark 46 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$38 – $45 ~$59 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
- 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).