Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked

Light orange in color. Pungent corn and caramel nose. Something like clover in there as well as. Just pleasant, rich and warm. For just above 90 proof this might have the best mouthfeel of any bourbon up through the $60 price range. I would put the viscosity near that of FR Small Batch Select. They also share some nice milk chocolate and light wood notes. The big difference is that the MM 46 has a good teaspoon of allspice to it whereas the FR has more fruit and dialed back baking spices. I would still take the 4R SbS but if price or availability are an issue this is certainly a strong choice. Now - this vs CS 46. Based on memory alone the CS is just what it should be, an amped up version of the same profile. Might be that certain notes like pecan come forward and finish lasts longer. The standard is a solid supper and the CS just makes me want to sip a little longer and more slowly while picking out the nutty, earthy chocolate notes. Cant go wrong with 46 if you like sweet bourbon!

It has been a nice journey drinking through this bottle. I still think that the standard release Maker's Mark is a perfectly acceptable basic wheated bourbon. Maker's 46 is a significantly more complex bourbon than Maker's Mark. Nose: Vanilla, Cherry cola, Cinnamon, Orange zest, Caramel, Oak, Cereal Palate: So soft on the palate. A vanilla caramel flavored hard candy hits you immediately. The cherry is there in the midpalate, followed by the citrus zest. Then there's a slightly over steeped black tea. Finish: The citrus dominates the finish, the baking spices show up too. Medium length, and medium complexity. 90/100 (+2 for the bottle, experience, and value) Final thoughts. The bottle is beautiful. The base is heavy and thick, the label is printed directly on the glass. The wax and other ornamentation is fantastic. It looks more luxurious and expensive than the MSRP. I know that some bottles have a screw top, mine had an artificial cork with a most satisfying pop. Highly recommend

Nose: Creamy, chocolate, and vanilla. Very dessert/pudding-like nose; delicious. Palate: Vanilla shines through with caramel undertones accompanied with cinnamon and spice. Oh so smooth and creamy. Finish: Short, spicy, and oaky.

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