Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked

Gréât Bourbon. Tasted in Omaha!

Nice rich nose with fruit and toasted caramel. That rich caramel continues on the palate. There's a smokey oak that comes through and some bittersweet chocolate. There are tastes and smells here that remind me of Weller 107, though it's not quite on par. It's far superior to Makers standard offering, which I've never really cared for. This is a solid bourbon at a good price.

Too spicy for my taste but nice caramel and vainilla, currants

Nose: Wet wood, floral, chocolate covered fruits, brown sugar. Classic bourbon notes of caramel and vanilla gradually appear after sitting in the glass for a few minutes. Taste: Sweet and oaky. Oak and fresh juicy dark fruits on the entry with a light hit of spice and pepper. Very round, balanced, but bold flavors. Occasionally I get notes of milk chocolate, hazelnut, bright tropical fruit. Texture is thin and smooth. Finish: Woody finish with slight bitterness. Short. Very enjoyable. This has a more interesting nose than most bourbons. The taste is a bit generic but feels a bit mellower and smoother than other bourbons without sacrificing the big bourbon flavor. Nothing amazing but does nothing wrong. I think for the price this is a good non-generic bottle to keep around for casual sipping with friends.

Definitely will buy this at some point. Smooth, a touch sweet and good bite. Really enjoyed at the distillery