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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$64 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).