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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Maker’s Mark 46
Put Jack Daniel’s Bonded 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 Bonded | 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 | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 ~$8 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).