French Oaked for Layers of Flavor 

Maker's Mark 46®

An illustration of spices used in Maker's Mark distilling process in red. There are cinnamon sticks and anise seed spices with anise seeds in a wooden scoop.

Uniquely finished

TO DELIVER A MORE

elevated experience  

Maker's Mark 46® is the recipe of Bill Samuels Jr., son of founders Bill and Margie, and the first new major expression since classic Maker’s® was released in 1958. Maker’s 46® is aged longer with special seared French oak staves. With subtly layered bourbon notes and balanced complexity. 

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A photo of the Maker's Mark No. 46 French Oaked bourbon whisky bottle.

Tasting 
notes 

WHAT IS

46?

  1. Maker's 46® is the taste vision of Bill Samuels, Jr. Creating his signature bourbon requires first-of-its-kind finishing that begins with fully matured cask strength Maker’s Mark®.

  2. Ten seared French oak staves are fitted into the barrel before the whisky is finished to maturity under ideal conditions in our limestone cellar.

  3. The result is a bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla and baking spice that greet the palate in layers.

  4. Why is it called Maker's Mark®46? Bill Samuels Jr. named this bourbon after the French Oak Stave, which the Independent Stave Company files as "Stave Profile No. 46".

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