Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking. That's why Maker's MarkÂŽ is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a full-flavored bourbon that's never…

Maker's 46 is aged a bit longer inside barrels containing seared French oak staves. The staves create bolder, more complex flavors - while eliminating the bitterness that usually comes with whiskies…

Aroma: Pleasant, sweet, toasty oak nose with caramel overtones. More intense aroma without an alcohol nose.

The nose finds supersweet deep caramel candy and almond extract, but don't be fooled. On the tongue, it's punch-in-the-nose dry and biting. Best.

Aroma: Pleasant, sweet, toasty oak nose with caramel overtones. More intense aroma without an alcohol nose.

Makers Mark Whisky 1L: Aroma: Woody oak, caramel, vanilla, and wheat prevail in the nose. Taste: Sweet and balanced with caramel, vanilla, and frui

Maker's Mark - Bourbon 101 Proof available at My Wine & Spirits in Poughkeepsie, NY

Though it's bottled at a higher proof than either Maker's Mark® or Maker's 46® bourbons, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength.

Maker's Mark 46 is the recipe of Bill Samuels Jr., son of founders Bill and Margie, and the first new major expression since classic Maker's was released in 1958. Maker's 46 is aged longer with…