Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked

Great vanilla on the nose. I wish the finish was longer.

The biggest difference it had with other cheaper bourbons I tried is the extra layer of leather and nutty/earthiness on the nose , and more complexity overall, reflecting the meticulous blending that went into it. Noticeably thicker, more oily texture too.

This bourbon gets better with every tasting. I'm getting a little spice, but intense vanilla, wood, and caramel notes. A well-rounded body with a sweet finish. Pretty good.

Cherry, oak spice on the nose, but don’t breathe too deep as the ethanol punches above its weight. The palate mirrors the nose with a cherry vanilla finish. Good stuff.