Tasting alongside Makers 46 original Nose 46: bright cherry, playful ethanol. Inviting. 46CS: oak, brown sugar, vanilla. Means business. Curiousness in a adolescent sort of way. Palate 46: fresh, light, and talented. Like a budding athlete with a chip on their shoulder. 46CS: suckling on a fresh and porous barrel stave. Dense. Time. Dives for the corners of your mouth. Finish 46: easy in, easy out. Smooth and approachable to all but the dreaded scotch drinker. 46CS: hangs out for a bit. Like a bud dealer with good conversation. Pleased while it’s there and buzzed when it’s gone. Overall 46: the Subaru of whiskies. Practical, affordable, dependable but not something you’ll see in most driveways. 46CS: the DeLorean. Transcends time with flavors beyond its years. Head tuner but only to those who know to look for it.