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Redemption Bourbon vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Redemption Bourbon and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Redemption Bourbon | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$13 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Redemption Bourbon
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Redemption Bourbon Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
spice 7/4 spice: Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 4/7 oak: Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
- 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.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).