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Maker’s Mark 46 vs W.L. Weller Antique 107
Maker’s Mark 46 and W.L. Weller Antique 107 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on wheated bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$38 – $45 vs. ~$50 – $110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | W.L. Weller Antique 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$39 less | ~$50 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Antique 107 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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W.L. Weller Antique 107
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 W.L. Weller Antique 107
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Antique 107 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.
- W.L. Weller Antique 107: The proof point where the Weller wheated recipe stops being polite. Thick toffee and cherry with real warmth behind it, and enough body to stand up to an ice cube without collapsing.
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 W.L. Weller Antique 107 if you want the sweetness of a wheater with the weight and warmth that only higher proof delivers.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat, rocks (W.L. Weller Antique 107).