"Jack Daniel's is surprisingly complex, with notes of oak hitting your nose and a flavor profile with sweet hints of vanilla. Maker's Mark 46 is a comparably higher proof (94% ABV) offering, aged with seared French oak staves for a while longer than the standard Maker's Mark. The whiskey has an aroma of caramel, baking spices, and the aforementioned French oak, with tasting notes of rich vanilla and a smooth finish."
"When Maker's Mark 46 was released, it was the first new expression introduced by the iconic distillery since 1958. It's also one of the eight whiskies to try if you like Jack Daniel's. While the bourbon has a few differences from the Tennessee whiskey - most notably the adherence to the rules bourbon production necessitates - there are also many similarities. The wheat profile of this bourbon gives it a soft finish, not unlike what you'd find with the charcoal-filtered Jack Daniel's."
"Another reason Maker's would be the next logical step up from Jack Daniel's is that it takes those shared flavor notes and builds off of them. "The caramel is deep and aromatic and is joined by a lovely vanilla. Toasted oak and a delectable range of fruits showcase a patient aging process," wrote our taste tester. In other words, fans of Jack Daniel's will find a spirit they recognize in the Maker's Mark 46, but as if every dial has been turned up to 11."
Maker's Mark 46 is a higher-proof bourbon finished with seared French oak staves and aged longer than the standard expression. The whiskey presents aromas of caramel, baking spices, and French oak and delivers tasting notes of rich vanilla with a smooth, soft finish. The bourbon's wheat profile yields a gentle mouthfeel similar to charcoal-filtered Tennessee whiskey while adhering to bourbon production rules. Released as the distillery's first new expression since 1958, Maker's Mark 46 builds on shared flavor elements with greater intensity and complexity. Best enjoyed neat.
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