Maker's Mark 46 Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Maker's Mark 46 is crafted by taking fully matured Maker's Mark bourbon and inserting ten seared virgin French oak staves into the barrel for an additional nine-week maturation. Bottled at 94 proof, it offers amplified notes of rich caramel, dark chocolate, cinnamon spice, and toasted French oak while maintaining velvety wheated smoothness.

This listing is for the 750 ml size. At a 1-ounce cocktail measure, that volume provides approximately 25 pours before allowing for spills or a different recipe.

Start with a small neat pour, then add a few drops of water or a single ice cube to compare the two serves. Water and melting ice change the concentration of the spirit, so add them gradually. A large cube melts differently from crushed ice and gives you more time to follow the drink as it opens up. Choose the glass and serve that make the whiskey enjoyable for you.

For an Old Fashioned variation, combine 1 ounce of whiskey with 1 teaspoon of simple syrup and a dash or two of aromatic bitters. Stir with ice, then finish with an orange twist. Adjust the syrup only after tasting, particularly with a flavored expression. For a lighter highball, use chilled soda water and add it last. Measuring the ingredients makes it easier to repeat the version you like.