Now, realizing the true love its drinkers have for cask strength bourbon, Maker’s Mark is applying the higher proofing treatment to its Maker’s 46 bottling. I introduce you now to the 108 to 114 proof Maker’s 46 Cask Strength, available only at the distillery in Kentucky, for the moment anyhow, at a price point of around $40 for a 375 ml bottle.
Maker’s 46 Cask Strength is Maker’s 46 straight from the barrel – uncut and unaltered. With a proof of approximately 108-114 the bourbon retains the essence of original Maker’s 46, a contemporary interpretation of the iconic red wax dipped Maker’s Mark Bourbon, with even more vanilla, oak, caramel and spice. Maker’s 46 Cask Strength amplifies the taste and long finish that Maker’s fans have come to love over the years, while further enhancing the signature flavors found in Maker’s 46.
Maker’s 46 was a collaborative effort between Bill Samuels, Jr., Maker’s Mark Distillery and Barrel Maker and “Wood Chef” Brad Boswell of Independent Stave Company to create a bigger and bolder bourbon. Maker’s 46 Cask Strength implements the very same distinctive technique used to create the original Maker’s 46:
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- Using fully matured Maker’s Mark, Maker’s 46 is aged 2-3 months longer during the winter
- Each barrel contains ten seared French oak staves resulting in subtle spice and caramel flavors
- Aged to taste; when it tastes exactly right, Maker’s 46 is removed from the barrel, bottled, corked and dipped
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