This is just a great tasting bourbon for all occasions. I especially like the Select version of 46 as they provide unique variations on the theme. We also like looking at different mixes to use with 46 as it is very adaptable to mixing as well. I like to collect unique and hard to find bourbons and whiskeys but always keep the old favorites like this one around. I also like opening my finds and sharing them with friends and bringing them the experience of these fine bourbons.

Up until October 2017 I did not drink bourbon. I went to the 2017 bourbon festival in Bardstown with my bourbon drinking husband and our bourbon drinking friends. I told the. I would only drink beer and bourbon. We went on a lot of tours! After extensive research, i decided I like Makers Mark, particularly 46, the best! I have been a bourbon on the rocks girl ever since!

Maker’s Mark 46 takes everything people already love about the original and dials it up with complexity, structure, and character — without alienating the casual sipper. Finished with seared French oak staves, it delivers a rich, layered bourbon that bridges the gap between approachable and elevated. Nose: Warm vanilla, baking spice, toasted oak Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with notes of caramel, cinnamon, and a deeper oak spice Finish: Lingering, balanced, and just bold enough Whether you’re running a neighborhood cocktail bar or a high-volume venue, 46 is a smart back bar staple. It plays well in stirred classics, makes a standout Old Fashioned, and offers enough nuance to be poured neat for more discerning guests. The price point hits a sweet spot too — premium without being precious. Bottom line: Maker’s 46 is that rare bottle that pleases both the bourbon-curious and the bourbon-serious. Dependable. Distinct. Deserving of shelf space.

My favorite bourbon, actually my favorite drink. I like to have it on the rocks. I let it sit for a few minutes so a little of the ice melts and it seems to almost go down to smoothly. The next thing I know I'm asking for another. The difference between 46 and original Maker's is the finish. I can immediately taste the full bodied and creaminess not tasted in original Maker's.

This has all the good character of the standard Maker's Mark, just amped up a little. The aroma and the taste both have a little more bite, but it's also smoother. The flavor is a bit more complex and you want to let it linger in your mouth a bit to get all the flavors.

This has such a smooth and light spiced taste. Love to have this neat or in the rocks. This is more expensive than the original maker's mark. Just be careful where you buy because the cost does change. We will buy it again when we can afford to or when we get that bonus.

Maker's Mark 46 takes everything people already love about the original and dials it up with complexity, structure, and character - without alienating the casual sipper. Finished with seared French oak staves, it delivers a rich, layered bourbon that bridges the gap between approachable and elevated. Nose: Warm vanilla, baking spice, toasted oak Palate: Creamy mouthfeel with notes of caramel, cinnamon, and a deeper oak spice Finish: Lingering, balanced, and just bold enough Whether you're running a neighborhood cocktail bar or a high-volume venue, 46 is a smart back bar staple. It plays well in stirred classics, makes a standout Old Fashioned, and offers enough nuance to be poured neat for more discerning guests. The price point hits a sweet spot too - premium without being precious. Bottom line: Maker's 46 is that rare bottle that pleases both the bourbon-curious and the bourbon-serious. Dependable. Distinct. Deserving of shelf space.

I purchased the box with the topper. The whiskey was absolutely smooth and richly full flavored. I paired it with an ice ball in a tumbler without hesitation. My husband enjoyed the whiskey rocks in a tumbler as well. Even as the ice melted the richness did not dissipate.

I drink my Maker's either straight up or in a classic Old Fashioned. I make my old fashioned using 1/2 of a sugar cube, 1 tablespoon water, two shots of your fantastic whisky, one large round ice cube and a thin slice of orange rind squeezed over the drink and dropped in to the glass when done. Just doesn't get any better.

For Years I was dedicated to Woodford Reserve as my go to drink for myself, my friends and family. You always knew if you were visiting my home, or what I would order when spending the evening with some great friends at the Blackstone. Bill and the boys introduced me to 46 followed by a wonderful visit to the distillery. I am now a convert. I really enjoy the taste of 46 and my friendship with your dad. Hope to revisit the distillery again in the spring. THANX