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Maker’s Mark 46 vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Maker’s Mark 46 and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, wheat-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 ~$44 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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 Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).