Maker’s Mark 46

Maker’s Mark 46
Whisky Maker’s Mark 46
Country United States
Type Bourbon
Cask American Oak
Abv 47%
Rating 80/100
Reviews of Maker’s Mark 46
says on October 9, 2022
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 78/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Nose: Chocolate, cherry, vanilla, and oak
Palate: Caramel, vanilla, oak, and some subtle spice
Finish: Medium-long with slightly bitter chocolate
Overall: The nose had me really hopefully but was a bit of a let down after that. Pretty simple and enjoyable but just meh

says on August 1, 2022
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 80/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Nos, czekolada, wanilia, karmel.
Smak, kakao, cukier trzcinowym, kwaśne jabłko, cytrusy.

says on July 25, 2022
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

cherry liquorice on the nose, cherry and vanilla to taste. very sweet and smooth, almond

says on December 27, 2021
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Color: Burnished

General description

W zapachu słodka, cynamon, drewno, wanilia. W smaku mniej słodka, cynamon, drewno, przypalone drewno.

says on July 28, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

Sweet Oak. little spicy and oaky. Good oil texture. Smooth.

says on May 21, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

87/100

says on April 3, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Old oak

General description

Maple, vanilla, almost a creamy texture to it. Seems fuller than standard makers

says on March 10, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Tawny

General description

Vanilla and alcohol nose. Sweet vanilla cream, heavy oak forward notes. lasting finish.

Nose

Alcohol on the nose. Vanilla sweetness up front

Palate

Oak powers through. Vanilla cream followed by bitter herbs. Buttery short bread.

Finish

Lasting alcohol finish. slight bitter note on end and char.

says on March 6, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Tawny

General description

Heavy oak with buttery maple flavors. A slightly fancier Makers and worth the extra few bucks. I prefer drinking this neat

says on February 23, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nez : amande, vanille, noisette grillée,pain grillée
bouche : caramel, miel chocolat, amertume légère et chaleureuse, agréable
finale : long, sur une légère amertume de chocolat
total : un bourbon gourmand, rond, bien équilibré

says on January 14, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Chestnut brown/dark caramel color. A thick crown surrounds the side of the glass when you take it for a walk. I recommend letting this one sit in the Glencairn for about 10 minutes before you first sip.

The nose is first peanut and sawdust; it's a dry, dusty aroma. A little bit of classroom paste. The wood aromas are smoothed out and not spicy. (Is that the what French Oak does?) Sugary toffee and molasses, with just a hint of cherry. The fumes make me a little light headed.

The first sip is dry and nutty. It's hard to tell where the peanut dust begins and barrel spice ends. Sweeter flavors enter in the second wave: cherry, vanilla, butter, coffee creamer and caramel.

There is a prickly, yeasty flavor that I am assuming comes from the high wheat component, but a n00b like me can never be sure. There is a very distinct wood char at the swallow: toasted and tannic.

The heat and those tannins remain on the lips and burn for a bit. The finish is dry, lacquered wood and tobacco, like a cigar recently-removed. Black licorice, cinnamon, and a significant barrel char that comes off like burnt oak. A chocolate orange. This one is a terrific value that brings complexity and a lot of really harmonious flavors that go equally well neat or on ice.

Nose

The nose is first peanut and sawdust; it's a dry, dusty aroma. A little bit of classroom paste. The wood aromas are smoothed out and not spicy. (Is that the what French Oak does?) Sugary toffee and molasses, with just a hint of cherry. The fumes make me a little light headed.

Palate

The first sip is dry and nutty. It's hard to tell where the peanut dust begins and barrel spice ends. Sweeter flavors enter in the second wave: cherry, vanilla, butter, coffee creamer and caramel.

There is a prickly, yeasty flavor that I am assuming comes from the high wheat component, but a n00b like me can never be sure. There is a very distinct wood char at the swallow: toasted and tannic.

Finish

The heat and those tannins remain on the lips and burn for a bit. The finish is dry, lacquered wood and tobacco, like a cigar recently-removed. Black licorice, cinnamon, and a significant barrel char that comes off like burnt oak. A chocolate orange. This one is a terrific value that brings complexity and a lot of really harmonious flavors that go equally well neat or on ice.

says on January 4, 2021
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

cherry and vanilla on the nose. carries a heavy sweetness. oak with a slight sweetness on the palate. oak lingers on the finish.

says on December 17, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

will keep in the collection

says on November 19, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

It's traditional Maker's Mark with the sweetness spiked up, more fruity, and more of a bitter oaky taste at the finish. It's great for the price point tho.

says on September 30, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 86/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

Toasty, cherry, caramel, burnt paper, wheat, warming, thick full feel, long pleasant, evolving taste.

says on August 5, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

Amped up Maker's; a little more spice, depth and yet there is smoothness.  The 9 weeks of extra aging with additional staves helps bring out more oak.

Notes from the Maker's Mark website:
"The innovative wood-stave-finishing process starts with fully matured Maker's Mark at cask strength [with] 10 seared virgin French oak staves [inserted] into the barrel and finished for nine [additional] weeks in our limestone cellar.  The result is bolder ... more complex, [and] without ... bitterness."

MAKER'S 46 VITAL STATS:
Distiller: Maker’s Mark
Age: nas (believed to be 5-7 years)
Mashbill: 70% corn; 16% soft red winter wheat; 14% malted barley
Barrel Char: unpublished
Barrel Proof: 110
(A lower proof than most cask strength whiskies; purposely kept lower to prevent alcohol from overwhelming the taste.)
ABV: 47% (94 Proof)

REVIEW SETTING:
I drank it neat, from a Glencairn glass.

Nose

No heat on the nose. Detectable wheat, vanilla and brown sugar.  There is only a hint of woodiness.  As the dram disappears, its oak becomes more prevalent.

Palate

Deep spice no doubt a result of the addition of the 10 seared French oak staves and extra aging.  There is a little vanilla mixed in with carmel and barrel char and spice.

Balance, Body, Look and Feel:
Makers 46 is a well balanced bourbon but to me feel a little thin in the mouth.  In the Glencairn, droplets cling then give way to fast dropping legs .  Yes it is a little oily, but its spice overwhelms the palate.

Finish

There is a nice spicy fade, but not a particularly long finish.

says on July 7, 2020
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 50/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

A decent sipper, but not high in the bourbon spice that I like. Not great in an old fashioned. The original is better.

says on June 1, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Tawny

General description

Good daily drinker. Inexpensive and easy to get ahold of.

says on May 29, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Tawny

General description

A good wheater. I should buy a bottle for everyday drinking.

says on March 4, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 70/100
Color: Burnt umber

General description

my go to daily bourbon

says on February 18, 2020
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

The spicy nature of the whiskey really surprised me. Tasted like a rye. Outstanding.

says on November 11, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Jonquiripe corn

General description

less sweet vanilla and more of a slight burn going down than Makes Mark original.

says on September 17, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 77/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

Vanilla, oak, some alcohol heat. Quite nice.

says on April 29, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

the standard makers mark has a better finish, although still a nice whisky

says on April 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Tawny

General description

pretty spicy for my taste

says on April 10, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

A step up from Makers with a decent vanilla and oak flavor with a smoother body and more palatable finish.

says on February 28, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 88/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Staple in my home. Not overpowering, but full of caramel and vanilla flavor. My go to for introducing folks to bourbon.

says on February 19, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Amber

General description

VERY gentle. it's got caramel and vanilla with a little oak, and a big dose of maraschino cherries. ends a little bitter, but just a very friendly bourbon

says on February 16, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Amber

General description

Very good. Nice and smooth with a bit of heat. Nice vanilla undertone.

Nose

Caramel.

Palate

Smooth. A bit of brown sugar and vanilla.

Finish

Solid. Like bourbon.

says on January 26, 2019
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Burnt umber

General description

I had an idea this might be a gimmick but it is really good. I like the regular Maker's but it is not what I would call a favorite. This however, has potential. The good notes are strong and well represented. It has lots of wood and vanilla with just light smoke. It didn't seem as Floral as regular makers but still nicely balanced. IMO, 46 is worth the extra $ over the standard offering.

says on December 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Color: Tawny

General description

Nice surprise, familiar bourbon notes with a buttery cinnamon notes at the end. Reminesence of French toast or warm buttered cinnamon bread. Very drinkable as it pours. Looj forward to finding a call strength bottle. Great value for the price!

says on December 5, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 79/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

A mild bourbon with a sweet vanilla and oak taste, best served on the rocks and sipped. The flavors really open up with the ice melting.

says on November 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Burnished

General description

Very good bourbon. An every day sipper.

says on November 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 75/100
Color: Tawny

General description

One of the better middle shelfers. More of a burn than I desire. Aroma of wood and caramel. Good flavors followed by a dominating burn.

says on November 18, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Finish strength: Short
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Great bourbon for the price. Not the most smooth but pretty easy to put down. Good oak barrel taste and some slight hints of caramel. I always have a bottle of Makers 46 on hand!

says on November 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 75/100
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

woody

says on November 10, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 73/100
Color: Burnished

General description

mild taste and little vanilla fragrance.

says on November 6, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 66/100
Color: Tawny

General description

it's a bourbon that tastes like bourbon. there are a few nuances but nothing out of the ordinary. this is a good bourbon, but it can become a little boring

says on November 3, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

I got a little fire and smoke and maybe a hint of leather...not what I expected...was smooth too..

says on October 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Brown sherry

General description

nose: oak, cinnamon, caramel, maybe toffee
taste: butter, oak, strong cinnamon, caramel
very good definitely improved over standard makers

says on October 4, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 79/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Chestnutoloroso sherry

General description

Pretty good! Lots of sweetness but nothing bold or overpowering. A step above the standard Maker's Mark

Nose

Sweet, vanilla, honey

Palate

Big vanilla, butter (not buttery), toffee

Finish

All the flavors just fade away, nothing new

says on October 2, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

Nose is sweet toasted oak and vanilla. Strong sweetness forward, oily and creamy on the tongue. It has that liquid butter toffee aspect to it, but not as strong as the Seared Bu. Finish is medium in length with dominant oak notes

says on September 9, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 70/100
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

Much different profile from the other Makers products. lacks on flavor, adds more burn

says on July 27, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Tawny

General description

sweet, smooth vanilla flavor

says on July 22, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

sweet, balanced, mellow, smooth

says on July 12, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

dark chocolate after notes

says on June 28, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 91/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

people can knock this but it's exactly what a wheated bourbon is meant to be, oak rounds out palate, longer finish with caramel on the back

says on June 20, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 71/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

wheat apparent with flat body and some sweetness that differs from Makers traditional. Not worth the effort

says on June 8, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

great improvement over standard makers

says on May 13, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

love this stuff. is my go to bourbon

says on May 6, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Tawny

General description

Upgrade over regular Maker's. Smooth and easy sipper.

says on May 5, 2018
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 77/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Very savory and up front on the palate. Smooth and mellow. A little more sweetness than expected.

says on May 3, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 90/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

nice sweet and caramel flavour followed by a slight spice finish.

says on April 14, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 74/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Deep gold

General description

Fruit oak and spice, Sadly the chocolate notes and sweetness fall flat in the pallet.

Nose

Chocolate, vanilla, oak, sweet, rasins

Palate

Fruit, spice, sweet, vanilla

Finish

sweet burbon taste lingers long after drinking. cacao and rasins show up from the nosing.

says on March 29, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Burnished

General description

nice flavor
fonish is alot better then mm standard

says on March 26, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

nice sweet friendly taste and finish

says on March 20, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 78/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

Good but not worth a premium over the original.

says on March 11, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 82/100
Color: Russetmuscat

General description

i like this better than the standard stock. good notes

says on February 17, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

The finishing with toasted staves gives nice smoothness and maturity. Fruit notes

says on February 16, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 83/100
Color: Old oak

General description

Great bourbon but I prefer the original for the price

says on February 5, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

good. too expensive

says on January 31, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 100/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

super smooth, my favorite of the Makers family

says on January 21, 2018
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Burnt umber

General description

Nice sipping bourbon. Vanilla, cinnamon, and oak, all very smooth. A splash of water dulls the finish considerably, otherwise a long finish with medium spice.

says on December 19, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 87/100
Finish strength: Long
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

Amped up Maker's; a little more depth and smoothness. Extra aging helps to bring out more oak.

Nose

Sweetness with wheat and vanilla.

Palate

Carmel and vanilla with an undefined desert sweetness.

Finish

A long finish with a nice fade.

says on December 13, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

Like regular Makers with a softer finish.

Nose

Butterscotch, vanilla, cinnamon

Palate

Oak

Finish

Spice

says on December 12, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 71/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Amber

General description

Not a Bourbon fan and 46 didn't change my mind. Good Bourbon smell but needs ice to mellow out. Too pricey for a mixer.

Nose

Good Bourbon smell

Palate

Too strong for my taste

Finish

Lingers

says on December 10, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 89/100
Color: Burnished

General description

The aroma is not as forceful as regular Maker's, but equally as defining with it's evenness. The time spent with French Oak staves definitely develops this spirit all around. It brings more Caramel and Cinnamon on the nose and Vanilla and Oak on the toungue. Taste feels like it is finished and then lightly continues on. Brief burn on the lips with the initial sip and in the medium finish. Candied Maker's. Yum. The balanced mixture of flavors attained by good blended whiskeys.... without blending whiskeys.

says on November 12, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 80/100
Finish strength: Medium
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

Smooth taste but then has a bite.

Nose

Smells average

Palate

Tastes smooth

Finish

Has medium bite

says on October 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 60/100
Color: Auburn, Polished Mahogany

General description

Slightly disappointing, definitely had a bite. Was hoping for a smoother finish.

says on October 21, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 92/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

smooth, sweet, caramel, vanilla

says on September 24, 2017
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 92/100
Color: Gin clear

General description

It's pretty good. no bite, sweet,full

says on March 29, 2017
Would you buy this again? No
Rating: 55/100
Color: Burnished

General description

It's decent but I wouldn't buy a bottle of it.

says on December 9, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 85/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

a unique bourbon in the best way. a great finish, strong oak, char and a little bitterness. check out the story of how its made, its a pretty cool one.

says on August 28, 2016
Would you buy this again? Yes
Rating: 81/100
Color: Mahogany, Henna notes

General description

Nose: oak, floral, tea & smoke. Palate: maple, black pepper & vanilla. Finish: long, slightly astringent.

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Flavour profile

  • Vanilla
  • Sweet
  • Apple
  • Bourbon
  • Light
  • Spice
  • Oak
  • Cinnamon
  • Wheat
  • Citrus
  • Honey
  • Cherry
  • Caramel
  • Smooth
  • Complex
  • Milk
  • Chocolate
  • Wood
  • Delicate
  • Burn
  • Lime
  • Strong
  • Nice
  • Faint
  • Sugar
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