Maker's 46

Maker's 46 is fully matured Maker's Mark, finished in Maker's barrels that have seared French oak staves inserted in them. Instead of charring the wood the way you would with a new oak barrel, they sear the stave in order to bring forth and caramelize the sugars in the wood. After 2-3 months in the altered barrel you have a new, fully integrated product. Of particular note, Maker’s 46 is finished only during the winter months, as bourbon matures more slowly in cold temperatures.