Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked

Love the different notes i am getting on the nose even though i cant pin point them taste is “fluffy” and again different notes but cant pin point definitely going to get more of this very soon

47% ABV, Tasted neat. Copper red color and light legs in the glass. Brown sugar, floral vanilla, and peanuts on the nose. In the mouth, sweet corn syrup and light brown sugar, vanilla oak, dry coco powder. Coating mouthfeel, soft and forgiving. Finish shows some rye spice and more oak tannins. Full, sweet, spicy, but relatively short. Has the classic Makers Mark profile with a little more proof umph and oak. Easy to sip, a pleasure to mix in cocktails like a Manhattan where the extra alcohol content makes this a no brainer. But then I came of age on Makers Manhattans and Old Fashioneds. So it's familiar and comfortable (as I wrote before) like old shoes.

Blind test: Maker’s Mark 46 Nose: sweet and fruity. Cherry maybe. Light hints of cinnamon and baking spice. Taste: oaky, leather, mild sweetness. Vanilla, pepper. Slightly hot, I would guess the proof is 100+. Finish: strong cinnamon, pepper, long finish. Overall: pretty solid and interestingly complex. I was very surprised to learn this is Makers Mark 46. On previous pours, I picked up on the smoky woody flavor way more than this time. Very interesting how the experience can change like that. Still very good, but for whatever reason I’m not picking up on as much complexity this time. Score: 3.5/5

The typical Makers Mark nose is immediate on this product with caramel, brown sugar, vanilla, and a mild amount of oak and rye spice taking center stage. However, the French oak staves add a complexity that far surpasses the base product adding a semi sweet chocolate, coffee, and unripened mango. The mouth swish brings the full complexity of spices to the back of the throat with a pleasant black pepper, rye, and a slight amount of oak. The brown sugar coats the palate releasing a salivating sensation creating the need to have the next sip. At the front of the mouth and coating the teeth the vanilla and caramel are very noticeable. Lost upon tasting, or very muted, are the coffee, chocolate, and mango notes that were very present on the nose. I love the standard Makers offering and am a big fan of this product. I would love to try the cask strength version of this product. Nose: 4.25/5 Taste: 4.25/5 Overall 4.25/5 Repurchase: Yes Type: Daily Drinker