We tried 46 varieties of wood and levels of char to discover that 10 perfectly seared French, oak staves inserted into a barrel of fully matured Maker’s Mark® would yield a bourbon with a deeper, richer tone; and big, bold flavours of vanilla, oak caramel and spice. Maker’s 46® and Maker’s Mark® are the same. But different.

Maker’s Mark® Bourbon is distinct not only for its handcrafted, unique flavour, but its iconic bottle that is hand-dipped and sealed in red wax. Maker’s Mark bourbon whisky is smoother and less bitter than other bourbons because we use winter wheat in the mash instead of the traditional distiller’s rye.

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is handmade bourbon whisky.