Released in 2010, makers mark 46 was the first new major expression to be created at the makers mark distillery since our original bourbon went into production in 1953. They began by taking their standard, fully mature makers mark and removing it from its barrel. Marge, who had told her husband to get out of the house and get a job, now began to get involved in the new venture. Youve arrived at the official web site of makers mark bourbon. Makers mark 46 was the brainchild of bill samuels, jr.
Nov 01, 2000 readers are taken on a guided tour of makers marks pristine, oldfashioned kentucky distillery, where bourbon is still made by hand. The samuels family has fought for generations to retain the integrity of their whisky. Maker s mark gift shop authentic whisky barrels, decanters and apparel. But as you may have guessed, i dont really like makers mark so perhaps a makers lover should weighin with their opinion.
Dec 01, 2012 the vision of this book, the ambassador of bourbon. Im a complete noob, but im shocked by the massive difference. Treatment of the staves is called profile 46, which is where we get the maker s 46 name. Maker s 46 is the first new whiskey produced by the maker s mark distillery in 54 years. It probably derives from the roman name perpennius. You can easily tell that the two bourbons share some common dna, but make no mistake 46 is. Expertly finished for bolder character, makers mark 46 is aged longer with special seared french oak staves added later in the process for a uniquely bold and smooth taste.
But as you may have guessed, i dont really like maker s mark so perhaps a maker. In 20, the company planned on taking it down to 84 us proof, but after a large backlash from its consumers, it has abandoned those plans. It could have 1,001 possible stave combination and is essentially extension of makers 46. Mar 21, 2010 additionally, of course there was the odd makers mark mint julip, green waxed release there has not been any other makers whisky put in a bottle and sold to the masses for thirtyodd years as far as i know. We actually like makers 46 even better than the original and expect it to be a huge hit in the marketplace. Makers 46 cask strength is the barrel proof version of the standard maker s 46. Samuels label, which was founded in 1844 by robert samuels in kentucky. Makers mark, a huge contributor to the recent boom in bourbon consumption, makes a massive bet with their new product, makers 46. It is more amber in color then the original maker s mark.
The first bourbon in maker s mark woodfinishing series, this whisky undergoes an innovative woodstavefinishing process. It didnt seem as floral as regular makers but still nicely balanced. They inserted seared french oak staves to the barrel, and replaced the bourbon inside the barrel for an additional period of aging. The innovative woodstavefinishing process starts with fully matured makers mark at cask strength. Send makers mark 46 gift set with wax dipped glasses online.
Jane macquitty, spirits writer for the london times, said of makers mark. This was not intended to compete with the core expression, instead its a cousin to it, something different for those that like spicy bourbon. Makers mark is a benchmark bourbon, and this book invokes the beauty of the whisky, and the love and care that goes into each and every bottle. Makers of history series 31 primary works 33 total works 22 of the 32 volumes were by jacob abbott. Discover makers mark 46 the very first expression from our wood finishing series, makers mark 46 was created due to bill samuels, jr. Taking inspiration from the process used to create makers 46, this kentucky bourbon is crafted from a barrel made from a bespoke selection of. In the end, i liked maker s 46 much better than traditional maker s mark. Makers of history series by jacob abbott goodreads. The goal here for maker s mark was to make a unique product without negatively disrupting an already stressed maker s mark inventory. If youre not familiar with that term, a wheater is a bourbon thats made with wheat instead of rye in the mash bill.
This spring i visited the makers mark distillery, along with seven other american. Look inside the makers 46 cellar louisville business first. This bourbon, much like its founder, is iconoclastic, not to say obstreperous in the case of bill samuels, anyway. Explore thousands of wines, spirits and beers, and shop online for delivery or pickup in a store near. Kentucky starts with fully matured makers mark straight out of the barrel. The result is a bolder and more complex whisky without the bitterness typical of longer. We add seared french oak staves to the barrel, and then age it a. He created a firstofitskind ambassador program that allows makers marks biggest fans to feel like part of the family. Discover the bold and complex, yet surprisingly smooth taste of makers mark 46. The name of perpignan appears in 927 as perpinianum, followed in 959 by villa perpiniano, pirpinianum in the 11th century, perpiniani in 1176. Before makers mark, the samuels family produced bourbon under the t. Makers mark with a big infusion of french cognac oak. Bill samuels worked for a couple of years in the business until he realized that it was time for a c.
Makers mark is the only bourbon distillery producing just one brand of bourbon. Mark of the maker handmade bourbon whisky makers mark. Makersmark is whiskey, and label says whisky, because scotch are most sold whiskytype in the world. The maker s 46 nose is much stronger than regular maker s mark and it affects the flavor quite a lot. Finding a great deal whether youre a true maker s mark aficionado or just like rare liquor bottles, ebay is a veritable gold mine of items. Makers 46 is a significant upgrade from the standard makers mark. After being recommended maker s 46, i finally picked some up and tasted them side by side. Makers 46, a new bourbon from makers mark, begins as the same distillate, aged for.
Dec 15, 2016 the whiskey cellar, of which 66 percent is located underground, will change that process by allowing the brand to finish 2,000 maker s 46 barrels in a temperaturecontrolled space at any given time. The makers mark 46which benefits from longer aging and exposure to toasted. Whether youre a bookworm who simply adores bookmarks with beautiful designs featuring cute illustrations, popular bookish quotes and more, an author looking to create book swag for your readers or a company promoting your name and business, canvas bookmark maker. Makers of maker s mark wanted to make bourbon that is unbourbon like and more like. The purpose of this new program at makers mark is to allow participants to actually build their own flavor profile for a barrel of maker s 46 by choosing among five different types of staves used as inserts in a finishing barrel. I recently tried a bottle of maker s mark and really liked the woody flavour i guess it is oak. It has lots of wood and vanilla with just light smoke. Taste this smooth, yet distinctly bolder whisky and youll know he succeeded.
Smith and boswells have masterfully created maker s 46, an extension and finishing of original markers mark, it is aged just a little longer, meticulously and inventively finished, during a process as complex as the flavors introduced. Jul 05, 2010 drink spirits gives makers 46 an enthusiastic 4. The taste is similar to the maker s mark standard bourbon whiskey always an excellent bourbon but this is more complex and well worth the extra money. Find historical markers by location marker history. Makers mark private select voyage begins with caskstrength makers mark being aged additional nine months in barrels specially fitted with 10 woodfinishing staves at distillerys limestone cellar. While most of the makers mark production is bottled at 90 proof there was a gold wax dipped version at 95 proof for japan and a few cases got loose here in the u. The sepia illustrations are beautiful and add an important dimension. The history of the british bayonet goes back to the 17th century, and because of this the british bayonet is one of. Feb 16, 2016 17 things you probably didnt know about maker s mark. I wrote this book about my dads creationmakers markbecause it was time to do. They add this extra dimension by inserting seared french oak staves. You must be of legal drinking age to surf our web site. The maker s mark distillery in loretto, kentucky is the oldest operating on its own site and it was even designated as a national historic landmark back in 1980, so we really are.
Maker s mark 46 bottling note the first line extension to the maker s mark range since the 50s, maker s 46 is essentially the standard expression with added spice. Maker s 46 with maker s mark private select comparison. Jane macquitty, spirits writer for the london times, said of maker s mark that what separates this bourbon from the rest is the softness and smoothness of its rich oak, vanilla and raisinylike flavours. However, the familys distilling roots stretch back eleven generations. The book also describes what bourbon is, how it is made, what differentiates excellent bourbon from average bourbon, and why makers mark has become the premium bourbon of choice internationally.
The product is available in several variations such as the original 90 proof, maker s 46, makers mark white, makers mark. Those characteristics can in turn change the flavor of the whisky aged in it which becomes very noticeable when tasting makers mark and. Abbott though some reprints incorrectly show jacob abbotts name on the title page of all volumes. We then insert 10 seared virgin french oak staves into the barrel and finish it for nine. Jane macquitty, spirits writer for the london times, said of makers mark that what separates this bourbon from the rest is the softness and smoothness of its rich oak, vanilla and raisinylike flavours. Achieved by inserting toasted french oak staves into barrels of mature maker s mark bourbon for a finishing period. This book conveys, through photographs, the history, the heritage and that special something that makes makers mark, well. Makers mark 46 cask strength is interesting and fun to try, but i honestly like the regular maker s 46 release better.
Weve never been much for following the rules, but this ones a must. Makers 46 starts off as standard makers mark, which is a wheated bourbon made in batches of less than 1,000 gallons. Makers mark and the rebirth of americas native spirit, was to visually capture the distillery grounds at every season of the year and every time of day. Show your closest friends just how much they mean to you by sending them this makers mark 46 gift set with wax dipped glasses lavish as a grand gesture of your appreciation and put a big smile on their face with this beautiful collection courtesy of one of americas most beloved smallbatch bourbon brands. Smith and boswells have masterfully created maker s 46, an extension and finishing of original markers mark, it is aged just a little longer, meticulously and inventively. Makers 46 starts off as standard makers mark, which is a wheated bourbon made in. For more information about makers 46 and makers mark, visit makers mark on twitter. Search virginia historical highway markers by location. Released in 2010, makers mark 46 was the first new.
Apr 20, 2014 treatment of the staves is called profile 46, which is where we get the makers 46 name. I like the regular maker s but it is not what i would call a favorite. Bottled at a robust 47% abv 94 proof, this is a stout, woody version of makers mark with the added underlying spice of seared french oak. Maker s mark 46 is nice, and, for me, makes a much better sipper than does the standard maker s mark. We will never share your email address with third parties without your permission. Makers mark was born and this ushered in a new era of bourbon. Our distillery is filled to the brim with history, tradition, and bourbon. Bottled at 47% it is matured in part in barrels containing a ladder of toasted new french oak barrel staves. This book is a slim high quality book decribing with many images the history and philosophy of makers mark as well as making it. When a one product company releases their first new product after 52 years, the stakes are pretty high. It starts out like makers mark and then is matured longer with 10 seared french oak staves added to the barrel and stored in our limestone cellar. The goal here for makers mark was to make a unique product without negatively disrupting an already stressed makers mark inventory.
The first new makers mark recipe for at least 50 years, maker s 46 is named for the number of different wood recipes they tried before getting it right. It is aged longer, and uses toasted french oak staves inserted into a barrel of standard maker s. Makers 46 starts off as standard makers mark, which is a wheated bourbon made. The first line extension to the maker s mark range since the 50s, maker s 46 is essentially the standard expression with added spice. This wheated bourbon 92 proof is bigflavored and tastes of toffee, caramel, and vanilla. The mark of the maker is an inspirational version of josephs story. Then, heavily seared french oak staves are placed in justemptied standard makers mark barrels. Maker s 46 starts off as standard maker s mark, which is a wheated bourbon made in batches. Makers mark 46 is nice, and, for me, makes a much better sipper than does the standard makers mark. Makers mark loretto, kentucky whisky bar, distillery. Makers mark 46 was our first new major product in 60 years and the first in our woodfinishing series. Makers mark is a smallbatch bourbon whiskey produced in loretto, kentucky, by beam.
Meet makers mark 46 unique private barrel program the. Samuels, makers mark master distiller kevin smith and barrel maker brad boswell, is a fuller, more robust version of the original. The 94 proof makers 46, created in semisecret collaboration between mr. Personally i like this bourbon and have been interested how this is made and what persons stand behind. This delivers a uniquely bold and smooth makers expression. Finished maker s mark is then aged for an additional two to three months in these special casks. For decades, maker s mark was a singlebottle producer. The original premium bourbon, makers mark has been lovingly built by three generations of the samuels family.
The first bourbon in our woodfinishing series, makers mark 46 was created by bill samuels, jr. Makers mark is 90 us proof, which means it is 45% alcohol by volume. The bourbon is made by placing wood staves into a barrel of fully aged maker s mark for. If youve had the makers 46 add your own thoughts or notes in the comments below. The entry is warm with palate of spice, caramel, and charred oak. It seems theres always something new and exciting going on around here at the maker s mark. May 12, 2015 this brand has such has rich history and authenticity and it also unusual in that its a wheated bourbon. Aug 11, 2014 the makers 46 nose is much stronger than regular makers mark and it affects the flavor quite a lot. In the end, i liked makers 46 much better than traditional makers mark.
The three decided to take fully matured makers mark and punch it up for 2010. Starting with fullymatured maker s mark at cask strength, maker s then inserts seared virgin french oak staves into the barrel and finishes it for nine weeks in a limestone cellar. Jul 22, 2010 forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. The flavour starts initially with a welcoming warmth on the tongue, then develops into flavours of caramel, walnuts and christmas cake spices. The first new makers mark recipe for at least 50 years, makers 46 is named for the number of different wood recipes they tried before getting it right. The makers mark 46which benefits from longer aging and exposure to toasted french oak staveshas earned similar ratings. Shop makers mark 46 bourbon whisky at the best prices. As a brand, makers doesnt take itself too seriously, even though this is a. Maker s mark, a huge contributor to the recent boom in bourbon consumption, makes a massive bet with their new product, maker s 46.