Buffalo Trace vs Maker's Mark
The two bourbons most often recommended first, and a clean illustration of what the mash bill does — rye against wheat.
Buffalo Trace
Bourbon's most decorated distillery — and its wildest cult
Full profile →Maker's Mark
The wheated bourbon in the hand-dipped red wax
Full profile →- Founded
- 18581953
- Region
- KentuckyKentucky
- Signature bottling
- Buffalo TraceMaker's Mark
- House style
- Classic Kentucky richness — caramel, vanilla, cherry and oak.Wheated softness — honey, caramel and baking bread, no rye bite.
- Core range
- Buffalo Trace · Eagle Rare 10 · Blanton's OriginalMaker's Mark · Maker's 46 · Cask Strength
Every figure above is read from the Atlas entry for each, so this page stays in step with them.