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Stellum Bourbon vs Maker’s Mark 46
Stellum Bourbon and Maker’s Mark 46 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$38 – $45 ~$9 less |
- Stellum Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stellum Bourbon
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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
heat 7/4 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).