Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked is the flagship premium expression in the Maker's Mark lineup and the first major innovation from the distillery since Bill Samuels Sr. created the original recipe in the 1950s. Bill's Recipe No. 46 takes fully matured Maker's Mark and inserts ten seared French oak staves into each barrel for an additional period of secondary maturation, a technique that adds a deeper, more complex oak character, vanilla richness, and a subtle spice that elevates the classic wheated Maker's profile into more sophisticated territory. The French oak stave process is unique to Maker's 46 and produces a bourbon that is noticeably richer and more complex than the core expression while retaining all of the softness and sweetness that defines the Maker's Mark house style. This gift set presents the 750ml bottle in a dark stained wood presentation frame with a genuine leather coaster set, making it one of the most complete and sophisticated Maker's Mark gifting configurations available. At 47% ABV and 94 proof, Maker's 46 is bottled at a higher strength than the standard expression, adding further presence and depth.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Maker's Mark Distillery, Star Hill Farm, Loretto, Kentucky (Est. 1953) |
| Producer |
Beam Suntory |
| Type |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky — French Oaked |
| Expression |
No. 46 — Bill's Recipe — French Oaked |
| Finishing |
Seared virgin French oak staves inserted into finished Maker's Mark barrels |
| Mash Bill |
Wheated bourbon — soft red winter wheat |
| ABV |
47% |
| Proof |
94 Proof |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Kentucky |
| Set Includes |
750ml Maker's Mark 46 + wooden box frame + genuine leather coaster set |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep warm amber with golden copper tones, noticeably richer than standard Maker's Mark
Nose: The familiar Maker's vanilla and caramel base is deepened by the French oak stave finishing, adding toasted wood, dark spice, dried fruit, and a complexity that opens with each passing minute.
Palate: Fuller and more complex than standard Maker's, with caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, warming spice, and a hint of dark fruit from the French oak influence. The wheated sweetness remains at the core, now framed by a more sophisticated oak structure.
Finish: Longer and more complex than the core expression, with a warm vanilla and oak spice finish that lingers as a clear step up from standard Maker's Mark.
FAQ
What is the difference between Maker's Mark and Maker's 46?
Standard Maker's Mark is matured in new charred American oak barrels at 45% ABV. Maker's 46 takes fully matured Maker's Mark and inserts ten seared virgin French oak staves into each barrel for a secondary finishing period, adding deeper oak complexity, spice, and vanilla richness. It is also bottled at 47% ABV, giving it more presence and depth than the standard expression.
What is included in the wooden box coaster set?
The set includes the 750ml bottle of Maker's Mark 46 in a dark stained wood presentation frame, accompanied by a genuine leather coaster set as shown.
Where can I buy Maker's Mark 46 Wooden Box Coaster Set online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
