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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Maker’s Mark 46 and Redemption Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a blender-built, spice-driven bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +10 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$25 – $32 ~$13 less |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 7/4 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).