Whiskey Review/Tasting: Maker's Mark 46 

It’s Bob Ross skipping out on his AA meeting.

Horst, I want to drink Whisky every time I hear your voice.

Maker's 46 has never let me down, and has become my favorite "everyday" Bourbon. There are better Bourbons that cost more, but at it's price point Maker's 46 can't be beat!

Your voice sounds like Hannibal lector lol makes me thirsty

Horst is the voice of whiskey

A good bourbon for sure. The French oak staves are put in the barrels at 4 years, in the winter time (they use the regular Makers Mark) and aged another two years. The flavors are well blended and not as definite as some other bourbons. I found the vanilla, caramel and cinnamon to be on top with a slight undertone of the seared oak. On the palette, very sweet (caramelized corn) and strongly spicy (oak tannins) but not complex. I found the finish to be medium/smooth. Not my favorite but I would still not mix it with anything, it is good enough to enjoy neat, at room temp, maybe with a sweet cigar. You could add a little cold water or even ice but cola will just wash out the flavors. If you want to spike a soda dont use a $50 bottle of good quality bourbon, just use some cheap stuff.

This was my first bourbon and I thought it was delicious!!!!

This is my new ASMR video

Horst, I drink whiskey like you. Small sips. Let it roll over my whole tongue, and roll it around my mouth. I usually "chew it" for about 5-10 seconds per sip. I remember a story my Dad told me about when he went to a Weight Watchers class. The instructor held up a large bag of potato chips, and asked the people "How many of you would normally eat this whole bag in one sitting?" They all raised their hand. He then poured a very small bowl of chips for each person. Then he made them eat one chip at a time, and instead of just chewing and swallowing it within a couple seconds, he told them to chew it slowly, but don't swallow it. Let it roll over your tongue, and really pay attention to the crunchiness and fat texture, and salt and potato flavors. After 10 seconds, go ahead and swallow it. It took them 30 minutes to eat the small bowl (longer than it would have normally taken them to eat the whole bag). He then asked them which way of eating the chips brought them the most enjoyment... they all said the slow way. When you think about all the work and processes involved in making whiskey, why chug it? I think the faster you drink, the less you taste. Also, whiskey isn't cheap... why not enjoy every drop. And when you savor it, your whiskey lasts much longer.

Why does my bottle say kentucky straight bourbon even though its makers mark 46????

As per the website: "We then insert 10 seared virgin French oak staves into the barrel and finish it for nine weeks in our limestone cellar."

Another thing I will add to this is that I have had the bottle for about two weeks now and have drank about half but it has started to oxidize. Most whiskey will oxidize when exposed to the air by just opening the bottle. The longer you have it, the more you open the bottle, exposing the whiskey to fresh air and the more it oxidizes. This never improves the whiskey but some seem to be able to tolerate it more than others. This particular one ( Makers 46) seems to be rather intolerant of oxidization and it has made the whiskey rather bitter. So, I would advise anyone to drink this in a shorter time and don't allow it to oxidize.

I'd love to see you do more bourbon reviews, you have a very nice way with words

Excellent review. I really enjoyed every bit of your review. I have tasted the Makers Mark red seal so based upon your evaluation here, I look forward to trying the Makers Mark 46. Thanks.

I bought a bottle of this a few months ago and keep going back to it. In the world of Kentucky Bourbon I think the 46 is very under appreciated. It’s excellent with one ice cube.

Wild turkey 101 please

Unintentional ASMR.

Upon first tasting it, my friend exclaimed that this was a "meat and potatoes dinner whisky." I agree: it's not subtle, and very meaty and smoky: not one of the fanciest whiskys, but a good solid sipping bourbon.

I got a lof cherry with this. Really good

As a Scotch guy this was my first Bourbon I enjoyed

Another great review, thanks. 46 is at the top of my list, just got a bottle for my birthday that I'm enjoying.

Surprisingly pleasant it made me perform a double-take. Very sweet, I noticed. Caramelled green apples, vanilla, cinammon prickles, roasted corn, a whisper of raisin. Reminds me of a better Crown Royal XR without the heat. Nice, presented well, and great for the value.

If you live in California go to Total Wine. I have been reluctant to buy Makers 46 because I tried regular Makers and it really didn't do much for me after I was drinking Eagle Rare, Michters American, Four Roses Small Batch Etc. but I finally took the leap and I must say I find it very nice and can't believe how smooth it is and with enough flavors to really enjoy! Now for the best part. Its priced at $27 here from Total Wine. Hopefully it stays at that price for a while to make a great daily drinker.

Makers 46 is aged to 6 years I believe with it being in French Oak staves for 2 years. A little bit of history. Samuels who founded Makers Mark purchased the mash bill recipe from William Larue Weller of the Stitzel-Weller distillery. Weller sold it to Samuels and Julian Van Winkle known for the famous Pappy Van Winkle before his death.

4:47 hhrruuggg

Is the microphone in his mouth?

2020 just had this for the first time today. Really impressed. My first thought was peat.... which is unusual for American whiskey. Then once it got my attention I noticed how complex it is. Totally agree with your review. Thanks.

You only tasted that one one time, guess you did not like that one so you had it one time

So I'm the only one who can't get all these amazing flavors people talk about out of the whiskey because this this whiskey tastes like paint to me

I prefer the new bottles. A nice retro look and cuts production costs.

I totally agreed with your review. The kick from the oak spiciness is strong n yet smooth. Like the feeling.

Hi, watched both episodes. Enjoyed🍸👍

Whenever he talks it’s sounds like his mouth is watering

I believe that makers mark is a wheat whisky

Makers mark good as bourbon gets

Absolutely delicious this.

Lol these whiskey guys make me laugh. All say different shit lmaooooooo

I drink scotch and American spirits. Makers 46 has a very unpleasant spicy hotness to it that just kills it for me. At 47% abv I cannot recall any other spirit with a heavy bitter spicy character that this has on my palate. As mentioned at the end of the review, I think the French oak maturation seems overdone to me. I wish it tasted more like the nose.

Makers mark is a favorite of mine, I like the smooth taste and flavors that they get without using rye that I think makes a harshness. Makers Mark uses a high level of corn (70%) along with wheat and barely (I think) in the "mash bill" that gives a very smooth taste for me. I tried the 46 brand a few months and it was very nice but a bit to much bite and a bit of harshness. It was nice, but I like the original better. I agree that the bottle is exceptional and I am keeping it for its quality. Very nice video and I will watch more from you.

The first of its kind I tried and coming from lots of scotch it was almost peaty and a little oily. Not a bad thing. The caramel is lovely. I agree the aroma is neutral, but the flavor is complex. Definitely stronger overall than regular Makers. Love it. A regular for me now. I'll try more bourbans as I can.

Wry good video,, for someone like myself who is learning about whiskey,, love the review , gonna give it a try to the 46…

Trying this later today....can't wait..think its going to be tasty.About 6 or 7 years old this one i've heard!Eagle Rare 10 is best bourbon ive ever had!

I want to see you review some Pappy, or even the Weller 12 (which is great in my opinion). I'd also be curious to see what you think of the Woodinville straight Bourbon.

For me it’s the cherry. And putting a maraschino in a glass is wonderful. Given the price, this one is very hard to beat.

Maker’s Mark is aged for roughly six years.

Makers mark doesn't have a set time period. The master distiller tastes the whisky and bottles it when its perfectly matured.

Excellent, entertaining review from a regular viewer. There will always be a 46 in my collection.

So is this for real? where is the rating or review? Do you only taste it 1 time??

I found this to have a overwhelming taste of ethanol, not a very good whisky for my palette. Good review keep it up

I just had my first Maker's Mark and also my first bourbon ever. I've had plenty of Whiskey before. I tell you it was a pleasant experience. Aftertaste is really good-i-good. maizy bready. What a good tasting spirit. I also had that 4.48 moment It was 20 years since I had some real strong and today, the day after, I can sence that dryness in my eyes

You should read for audiobooks. I would listen.

Just read the label people it just says Makers 46 lol

Wild turkey and makers Mark!?

Nice brand little pricey

Huh! He only tasted it once... :-/

Appreciate the review and your whiskey expertise. Have you guys ever considered reviewing Maker's Mark Cask Strength? I understand it's a strong, raw, straight from the battle whiskey but I had to ask lol!

why are we talking in a whisper?

I find a prominent cherry taste which i like in this bourbon. This is a common taste characteristic in a wheated bourbon. Enjoy!

He didn't take a second sip and I bought that 10 minutes ago. ☹️

you should grow a beard

sweet, light, toasty....whatever, it tastes like fire.