Makers 46 Bourbon (750ml)

Maker's Mark took their core bourbon recipe and finished it with a secondary maturation involving French oak staves, resulting in Maker's 46. The Kentucky distillery's signature wheated bourbon (softer on the palate than traditional corn-heavy bourbons) gets a second pass of oak influence that adds complexity without restarting the aging clock from zero.

Expect the smooth, approachable character Maker's Mark is known for, but with additional layers of vanilla, oak spice, and subtle wood tannins from that finishing step. It drinks well neat or in a cocktail where you want bourbon's richness without aggressive heat. The wheated mashbill keeps it rounded and slightly sweet, making this a good bridge between the brand's entry expression and heavier, rye-forward bourbons.