I have been anticipating this one for a while. Being a huge fan of the regular Maker’s 46, I had to know what the cask strength version would be like. I found a Generations of Proof 3-pack that included this rare cask strength version of Maker’s 46, so I had to have it! This one is 111.2 proof (55.6%abv) Let’s check it out. The nose has cherries, rich buttery caramel, milk chocolate, cooked plumbs, and leather. Very nice, as expected. The palate is sweet, medium thickness and slightly drying. There is corn, cherries, rich leather, caramel and freshly baked bread. The finish has a burn at the top of the throat that goes into a nice hug. There are lingering cherries and caramel that hang out for a long-ish finish. As I mentioned, I have been anticipating this moment for a while and it did not disappoint! I really hope Maker’s Mark decides to make this a regular offering in their lineup.