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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Yellowstone Select
Comparing Maker’s Mark 46 and Yellowstone Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$40 – $50 |
- Yellowstone Select 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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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.
- Go with Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).