Makers Mark 46 Bourbon 750ML

Maker’s Mark 46 takes the original wheated bourbon and finishes it with seared French oak staves, unlocking deeper caramel, baking spice, and toasted oak while keeping that signature soft, round body. The result is a richer, more layered pour that shines neat, on a big rock, or in elevated classics.

Why You’ll Like It

• French oak stave finish for amplified spice and toasted sweetness

• Wheated mashbill = notably smooth, round mouthfeel

• Versatile: refined sipper, standout cocktail base

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Caramel, vanilla bean, baking spice, toasted oak

• Palate: Silky wheat sweetness, crème brûlée, cinnamon, dark fruit

• Finish: Long and warm with lingering spice and oak

How to Enjoy

• Neat or on a large cube to spotlight the French oak finish

• Old Fashioned 46: 2 oz MM46, 0.25 oz demerara, 2 dashes bitters; orange twist

• Manhattan 46: 2 oz MM46, 1 oz sweet vermouth, 2 dashes bitters; cherry

• Boulevardier: 1.5 oz MM46, 1 oz Campari, 1 oz sweet vermouth; orange peel

Food Pairings

Smoked brisket, maple-glazed salmon, aged cheddar, pecan pie.

Product Specs

• Style: Kentucky straight bourbon finished with seared French oak staves

• ABV: 47% (94 Proof)

• Mashbill: Corn, red winter wheat, malted barley

• Size: 750ml (sizes may vary)

• Distillery: Maker’s Mark, Loretto, Kentucky

FAQ

What makes it different from classic Maker’s Mark?
The French oak stave finishing adds layered spice and toasted sweetness for extra depth.

Good for cocktails?
Yes—its richer profile lifts spirit-forward classics without getting lost.

94 Points Wine Enthusiast

"The nose finds super sweet deep caramel candy and almond extract, but don’t be fooled. On the tongue, it’s punch-in-the-nose dry and biting. Best served on ice, which takes down the burn and lets the pronounced woody flavors come through: lots of oak, strong tea and cigar tobacco."