Description
MakersMark46 Cask Strength Bourbon is a rare, high-proof gem crafted from Bill Samuels Jr.s signature blend and aged to perfection using la Makers 46 method, then bottled full-strength (750 ml, 110.8 proof) without dilution.
What Makes It Special
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Bills Personal Touch: This limited-edition release honors the exact Recipe46 visionstarting with fully matured MakersMark bourbon and finishing with seared French oak staves in the limestone cellar.
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Uncut & True: Barrel-proofno water addedso you get the bourbon as it came from the barrel, delivering a full, rich intensity.
Aroma
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Deep, dessert-like sweetness: hints of fig, chocolate, caramel, almond, and dark fruit like fig and cherryclassic French oak influence.
Flavor Profile
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Rich & layered: Waves of caramel and vanilla give way to chewy dark fruits, spiced oak, tobacco leaf, coffee bean, and warm baking spice (white pepper, cinnamon, chai-like notes).
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Exceptionally smoothno harsh alcohol burn, thanks to the brands wheated mash bill and expert finishing.
Finish
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Long, warming, and oak-driven with lingering coffee, spice, and tobacco tonesbalanced sweetness helps it stay approachable even at cask strength.
Community Praise
From r/bourbon:
Color me impressedfrancoak nose full of itvanilla and toffeefig and cherry.
Impressively woodyoak-heavy but smoothcoffee bean note hangs around.
Reviewers consistently find it delivers rich, dessert-like flavors beneath a robust oak and spice structure, while still honoring Makers iconic smoothness.
In summary: a bold, full-throttle expression of the Makers legacyBills premium recipe, seared French oak finishing, and barrel-proof intensity combine for a richly flavored, sophisticated bourbon with every sip.
And with its intense yet approachable take on the original Makers Mark taste vision, this is one cask-strength whisky equally at home on its own or in a classic cocktail.”The Whiskey Wash
Review by the Bourbon Wrench
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