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Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength vs Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond

Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength is the richer, hotter pour: wheated bourbon at barrel proof with French oak stave finishing, and it drinks noticeably bolder than Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is the dependable everyday bottle: 100 proof, four years old, bonded, and sold in a large 1.75 L format. Buy the Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength for sipping and for fans of wheated, oak-forward bourbon; buy the Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond for mixing, highballs and a house bourbon that holds up in cocktails.

  • Choose the Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength if you want a barrel-proof wheated bourbon with seared French oak character to sip neat or over a single rock.
  • Choose the Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded 100-proof bourbon in a large bottle for cocktails, highballs and everyday pours.

Prices

  • Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength: $28.00 at Le Maschere Gioielli (checked today)
  • Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond: $21.00 at Wooden Cork (last seen Nov 5)
  • Difference: the Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond is $7.00 cheaper than the Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength at the latest prices (Nov 5 and Nov 10)
Maker's Mark
Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength

Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength

4.8(6 ratings)
$28.00at Le Maschere GioielliChecked 2 h ago
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Pros
  • Barrel-proof heat carries more flavor per sip
  • French oak stave finishing adds caramel and toasted oak depth
  • Wheated mashbill is soft and rounded underneath the proof
  • Good candidate for adding a splash of water to open it up
Cons
  • High proof can overwhelm neat drinkers
  • No age statement
  • Batch-to-batch variation means bottles differ
  • Only comes in 750 mL
Evan Williams
Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond

Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond

$21.00at Wooden CorkChecked Nov 5
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Pros
  • Bonded 100 proof with a guaranteed 4-year age
  • Consistent flavor bottle after bottle
  • Large 1.75 L format suits a home bar
  • Citrus and pepper notes work well in cocktails
Cons
  • Less depth and richness than a cask-strength pour
  • No finishing or special barrel treatment
  • Spicier, leaner profile than wheated premium bourbons
  • Not a special-occasion sipper for most drinkers

What separates them

Maker's Mark 46 Cask StrengthEvan Williams Bottled-In-Bond
ProofCask strength, roughly 107–114 proof, varying by batchBottled-in-bond at exactly 100 proof
MashbillWheated: 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barleyEvan Williams house recipe, corn-led with wheat and malt
FinishingExtra time on seared French oak staves for oak and caramel depthStandard barrel aging, no stave finishing
Age statementNo age statementAt least 4 years old, guaranteed by the bottled-in-bond rules
Bottle size750 mL1.75 L
Flavor profileDense caramel, dark fruit and toasted oak, hot on the finishCitrus, vanilla, black pepper, caramel and oak, lighter and spicier
Best useNeat sipping and slow cocktailsMixing, highballs and everyday pours
Batch consistencyProof and flavor shift from batch to batchSame proof and profile every bottle

Price history

$28.00$21.00
Nov 5Nov 10
  • Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength: lowest $28.00 on Nov 9 at Le Maschere Gioielli; $28.00 on Nov 10.
  • Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond: lowest $21.00 on Nov 5 at Wooden Cork.

Prices at every store

Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength

  • Le Maschere GioielliNew

    In stock

    $28.00Checked 2 h ago
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  • nobelwine&spiritsNew

    In stock

    $73.00Checked 2 h ago
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Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond

  • Wooden CorkNew

    Availability unknown

    $21.00Checked Nov 5
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  • Bonnie Brae LiquorNew

    Availability unknown

    $21.99Checked Nov 5
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  • Muckey's LiquorsNew

    Availability unknown

    $28.00Checked Nov 5
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Specs compared

SpecMaker's Mark 46 Cask StrengthEvan Williams Bottled-In-Bond
Size750 mL1.75 L
AgeNAS4 Year
Proof107–114—
Pack Size6—
Alcohol by Volume54.5%—
ClassificationStraight Bourbon—
Mashbill70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley—

What reviewers say

Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength

Drinkers who seek it out tend to rate it above the standard Maker's 46 for depth and intensity, praising the caramel, vanilla and oak from the stave finishing. The main complaints are the burn at full proof and how hard it is to find.

What people mention
  • ProofMixedDrinkers find it bold and flavorful but hot neat, and many add water or ice.
  • Flavor depthPraisedOwners describe more caramel, vanilla and oak than the standard 46.
  • Stave finishPraisedThe seared French oak staves are credited with the toasted spice and sweetness.
  • AvailabilityCriticisedFans complain it is hard to find and not consistently stocked.

Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond

Reviewers treat Evan Williams Bottled-In-Bond as a benchmark value bourbon: cheap, 100 proof and dependable in a glass or a cocktail. Most say it drinks well for the money but is better with ice or a splash of water than neat.

What people mention
  • ValuePraisedDrinkers call it one of the best bourbons for the money at 100 proof.
  • HeatCriticisedNeat pours come across hot and ethanol-forward for many sippers.
  • FlavorPraisedCaramel, vanilla and black pepper notes are the most cited flavors.
  • YouthMixedThe four-year age shows as a grain edge some find rough.

Questions and answers

Which is better for sipping neat?
Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength. Its higher proof and French oak finishing give it more body and sweetness. Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond is fine neat but leans spicy and lean.
Which is better for cocktails?
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond. Its fixed 100 proof and citrus-pepper notes hold up in an Old Fashioned or highball, and the large bottle makes it easy to pour freely.
Is the Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength worth stepping up to?
If you drink bourbon neat and like wheated recipes, yes. The cask strength and stave finishing are a clear step up in richness. If you mostly mix, the Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond covers that job well.
Which lasts longer once opened?
Both keep for years if stored upright and out of sunlight. The Evan Williams bottle is larger, so it lasts through more pours, but the whiskey itself does not spoil.
Does the Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength taste different batch to batch?
Yes. Proof varies roughly between 107 and 114, and the flavor shifts with it. Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond stays the same from bottle to bottle.
Is Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond really 4 years old?
At least. The bottled-in-bond rules require a minimum of four years in a bonded warehouse at 100 proof, so the age is guaranteed, unlike the Maker's Mark 46 Cask Strength, which carries no age statement.

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