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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Noah's Mill
Maker’s Mark 46 and Noah's Mill sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Noah's Mill |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114.3 proof (57.1% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$24 less | ~$60 – $70 |
- Noah's Mill does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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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Noah's Mill
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Noah's Mill
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Noah's Mill 7 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Noah's Mill 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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.
- Noah's Mill: A high-proof Willett blend with a lot of nutty and fruity character. Peanut, golden raisin and jam make it taste like peanut butter and jelly, and it finishes very dry.
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.
- Go with Noah's Mill if you want a high-proof, nutty, jammy Willett bourbon with a bone-dry finish.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat (Noah's Mill).