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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength vs Zackariah Harris
Put Maker’s Mark Cask Strength next to Zackariah Harris and you have an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker’s Mark Cask Strength | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +30 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$13 – $22 ~$28 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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Flavor Profile
Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 9/5 sweetness: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 9 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- 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 Cask Strength if you want wheated sweetness at full strength for well under what most cask-strength bourbons cost.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Maker’s Mark Cask Strength); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).