Makers Mark Bill’s Recipe No. 46 French Oaked Cask Strength 23-02 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

Maker’s Mark Bill’s Recipe No. 46 French Oaked Cask Strength 23-02 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

A true testament to innovation and tradition, Maker’s Mark Bill’s Recipe No. 46 French Oaked Cask Strength is a bold yet balanced Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. This expression honors the original vision of Bill Samuels Sr. while enhancing the signature Maker’s Mark profile with additional layers of complexity. Finished with French oak staves, it delivers a rich and nuanced flavor experience, perfect for bourbon enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Part of Maker’s Mark No. 46 Cask Strength Bill’s Recipe, this is Batch 23-02, aged longer with special seared French oak staves.

• Brand: Maker’s Mark
• Expression: Bill’s Recipe No. 46 French Oaked Cask Strength
• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Volume: 750mL
• ABV: 55.05%
• Region: Kentucky, USA

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Intense caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla, with hints of baking spices and dried fruit.
• Palate: Full-bodied and complex with layers of dark cherry, creamy toffee, and subtle cinnamon spice, accented by the depth of French oak.
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of oak, sweet vanilla, and a touch of smoke.

Key Features:

• Cask Strength: Uncut and unfiltered, offering the bourbon in its purest, most robust form.
• French Oak Influence: Finished with seared French oak staves for enhanced spice and depth.
• Craftsmanship: Meticulously handcrafted at Maker’s Mark Distillery, blending tradition with innovation.
• Limited Edition: A unique batch with individual character, appealing to collectors and connoisseurs.

“My distillery team swore up and down i had to try Maker’s 46 at cask strength. It took some convincing – because 94 proof is my sweet spot for 46. It’s where that French oak finishing comes through with layers of caramel, vanilla and baking spice. But the intensified experience delivered at barrel proof opened up deeper and darker notes of chocolate and almond with a more complex finish. Well, they convinced me. And i think you will be convinced, too. This is a different kind of cask strength and a different side of 46.” – Bill Samuels Jr. (Son of the founders, Bill & Margie).

“For me, the end result is just about perfect. This is a full, rich bourbon that I can easily sip on for hours.” – Ed, Bourbon Obsessed

“Ditching its unique bottle shape and adopting the Maker’s Mark brand standard design, doesn’t change the fact that Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength is still an enjoyable wheated barrel proof bourbon at a consumer-friendly price point.” Jordon Moskal, Breaking Bourbon