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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 ~$21 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Maker’s Mark 46
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Larceny Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
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 lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).