{"product_id":"makers-mark-46-bourbon-whiskey","title":"Maker's Mark 46 French Oaked Bourbon Whiskey 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eMaker’s Mark 46 French Oaked Bourbon Whiskey 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refined and innovative take on the classic Maker’s Mark bourbon, crafted to deliver deeper flavor and complexity. This premium small-batch expression begins as fully matured Maker’s Mark, which is then finished with \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eseared French oak staves\u003c\/strong\u003e placed inside the barrel — a unique process that intensifies the whiskey’s rich character and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eDeveloped by \u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eBill Samuels Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Maker’s 46 was the first innovation from the distillery since its founding, and it remains one of the brand’s most celebrated releases. The French oak influence brings bold notes of caramel, baking spice, vanilla, and toasted wood, layered over Maker’s signature sweetness and smoothness. Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e94 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eMaker’s Mark 46\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a full-bodied, warm, and elegant experience perfect for sipping neat, on the rocks, or in an elevated Old Fashioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with copper highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, baking spice, and toasted oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and rich with layers of brown sugar, spice, and sweet vanilla from the French oak finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and balanced with lingering sweetness and spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eQ: What makes Maker’s Mark 46 different from the original Maker’s Mark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eA: Maker’s 46 starts as classic Maker’s Mark bourbon but is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003efinished with seared French oak staves\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding more depth, spice, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eQ: What is the proof and ABV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eA: Bottled at \u003cstrong data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e94 proof (47% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a rich, full-bodied flavor without overpowering heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eQ: What does the “46” stand for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eA: It refers to the specific recipe number of the French oak staves used in the finishing process, developed by Maker’s Mark’s Master of Maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy Maker’s Mark 46?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eA: Best neat or with a large ice cube. 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