Maker's Mark 46 | 47% | 70cl | Recommended Oct 2025 | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Maker's Mark 46 | 47% | 70cl | Recommended Oct 2025 | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

The bold, spiced evolution of a classic. Maker's Mark 46 was the first line extension in the brand's history since the 1950s — and it's utterly stunning. Built on the same iconic wheated mash bill as the original Maker's Mark, the 46 takes things further by inserting seared French oak staves into the barrels during maturation (stave profile number 46, hence the name). The result is a richer, spicier, more complex bourbon that complements the original without replacing it — a whiskey that rewards those who love Maker's signature smoothness but want an added dimension of depth and character. Bottled at 47% ABV.

Key Features

• Brand: Maker's Mark
• Country: United States of America (Loretto, Kentucky)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Mash Bill: Wheated bourbon (red winter wheat, no rye)
• Finish: Seared French oak staves inserted during maturation (Stave Profile #46)
• ABV: 47%
• Volume: 70cl
• Award: Recommended — Top 10 Whiskies of the Month, Oct 2025 (Master of Malt)

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Toffee sweetness and freshly cut wood sawdust — toasty and inviting, with sweet spices and deep, thick caramel
• Palate: Creamy and soft at first, then it opens up with a spice explosion on the tip of the tongue — nutmeg, mulled wine spices, allspice, cinnamon, and a hint of hot apple juice
• Finish: A natural continuation of the palate, with sweet spices concentrating on the tongue in a remarkably distinctive way, before turning pleasantly grassy

About Maker's Mark 46

Maker's Mark has been crafting its signature wheated bourbon at Loretto, Kentucky since 1953 — and for decades, there was only one expression. The 46 changed that, introducing a new dimension through an innovative French oak stave finishing process. Bill Samuels Jr., son of the founder, developed the technique: by inserting seared French oak staves into fully matured barrels of Maker's Mark and allowing the spirit to integrate further, the whiskey takes on enhanced spice complexity and oak character without losing the smooth, sweet soul that defines the brand. It's a technique as clever as the whiskey it produces.

Perfect For

• Maker's Mark fans looking to explore beyond the classic expression
• Those who enjoy smooth wheated bourbon with added spice and oak depth
• A great-value gift for any bourbon lover
• Sipping neat, on the rocks, or in a spiced Old Fashioned

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Order your bottle of Maker's Mark 46 today — a recommended, award-recognised Kentucky bourbon that delivers big flavour and genuine innovation at an outstanding price. Contact us for any questions or sourcing enquiries.