The first bourbon in our wood-finishing series, Maker's Mark 46 was created by Bill Samuels, Jr., to amplify the flavours he loves in Maker's Mark.
The innovative wood-stave-finishing process starts with fully matured Maker's Mark at cask strength.
10 seared virgin French oak staves are inserted into the barrel and finish it for nine weeks in our limestone cellar.
The result is Maker's Mark 46: bolder and more complex, but without the bitterness typical of longer-aged whiskies.
Nose: Hints of wood staves, caramel and sweetness.
Palate: Very intense flavors; a big crescendo of wood blending perfectly with deep, complex and rich notes of vanilla and caramel.
Finish: Smooth and subtle.