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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Put Maker’s Mark Cask Strength next to Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark Cask Strength | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) +6 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$60 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 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 Cask Strength
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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/6 spice: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
sweetness 9/7 sweetness: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 9 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Maker’s Mark Cask Strength); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).