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Maker’s Mark 46 vs Zackariah Harris
Put Maker’s Mark 46 next to Zackariah Harris and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark 46 | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$38 – $45 | ~$13 – $22 ~$24 less |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark 46 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).