What makes makers mark 46 different

Discover where you can find this Maker's expression and learn about our other bourbons below. Remember me. We make our bourbon carefully. Please enjoy it that way. Loretto, KY. Wood-Finishing The first in the series. The staves source Introducing French oak.

Name Game So, why Maker's Mark 46? Taste just runs in the family Bill Samuels, Jr. To access this site, please enter your birth date or login as an Ambassador. You must be 21 to enter. We then insert 10 seared virgin French oak staves into the barrel and finish it for nine weeks in our limestone cellar. The result is Maker's Mark bolder and more complex, but without the bitterness typical of longer-aged whiskies.

Want the full Maker's Mark 46 story? Though aging in cooler temperatures is pivotal for Maker's Mark 46, developing the Maker's Mark 46 finishing process was all about finding the right wood and determining how to treat it. Very intense flavors; a big crescendo of wood blending perfectly with deep, complex and rich notes of vanilla and caramel.

Made with whisky, sweet vermouth and bitters, the Manhattan is also open to variation. It's often a platform for great bartenders to show off their creativity. Here's our favorite version. Upon lifting the glass I am greeted with the familiar Maker's profile, but with a twist.

All of the classic bourbon flavors are present, including strong hints of caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla, along with buttery toffee and a touch of fresh toasted cinnamon bread. Really pleasant with a nice amount of depth to enjoy.

The first thought that pops into my head upon tasting Maker's 46 is a kitchen on a Sunday morning. A nice buttery palate presents heavy oak, caramel, cinnamon, and light fresh baked wheat bread. A blast of spice containing buttered rum, hints of tobacco and leather, and aged oak all greet me on the finish.

It seems to liven up from the palate and presents more discernable flavor right up front. That being said, while it lingers for a while, it becomes more one dimensional, consisting mainly of light hints of tobacco and leather.

Not bad, however I was hoping it would last a little bit longer since it starts off very enjoyable. For me, the answer is absolutely.