Maker's Mark 46 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky

French oaked for layers of flavor, Maker's 46 is the taste vision of Bill Samuels, Jr. Creating his signature bourbon requires first-of-its-kind finishing that begins with fully matured cask strength Maker’s Mark. Ten seared French oak staves are fitted into the barrel before the whisky is finished to maturity under ideal conditions in our limestone cellar. The result is an easy-to-sip bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spice that greet the palate in layers for a longer finish. Capturing the 46 taste vision took some doing. But all you need to figure out is your favorite way to enjoy Bill, Jr.’s recipe.

The first new bourbon since opening our doors had to make a statement. Bill's legacy to re-imagine his family's bourbon recipe made Maker’s 46 the first offering from our breakthrough wood-finishing series. Today, we continue to experiment with the effects of wood finishing to craft new expressions of Maker’s Mark, always remaining true to the original Maker’s – and the expertise, passion and persistence of Bill and Margie. Because we enjoyed the wood-finishing experience so much, we expanded the concept into expressions like Maker's Mark Private Selection.

• French oaked for layers of flavor and a longer finish
• Bold and complex with rich notes of vanilla, caramel and baking spice
• Uniquely finished to deliver a more elevated experience
• Aged longer with special seared French oak staves
• Each bottle is still hand-dipped in our instantly recognizable red wax
• Every drop is crafted at Star Hill Farm, Loretto, Kentucky