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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength vs George T. Stagg
Put Maker’s Mark Cask Strength next to George T. Stagg and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark Cask Strength | George T. Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +33 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$430 less | ~$150 – $800 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- George T. Stagg 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 Cask Strength
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength George T. Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
heat 7/10 heat: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 7 out of 10, George T. Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 9 out of 10, George T. Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10, George T. Stagg 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10, George T. Stagg 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Maker’s Mark Cask Strength: Undiluted Maker's, and the version that finally gives the wheated recipe some weight. Dense caramel and honey with real warmth, and one of the more affordable cask-strength bottles anywhere.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Maker’s Mark Cask Strength if you want wheated sweetness at full strength for well under what most cask-strength bourbons cost without hunting for it.
- Go with George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Maker’s Mark Cask Strength); neat (George T. Stagg).