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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +32 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$38 – $45 ~$159 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly 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 14 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).