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Zackariah Harris vs Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Put Zackariah Harris next to Maker’s Mark Cask Strength and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Maker’s Mark Cask Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +30 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$28 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 9 out of 10
heat 3/7 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 7 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10
spice 3/3 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a lower price point.
- Go with Maker’s Mark Cask Strength if you want wheated sweetness at full strength for well under what most cask-strength bourbons cost.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks (Maker’s Mark Cask Strength).