Maker's 46 BourbonMaker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky has been churning out a steady supply of wheated bourbon (and nothing else) since its founding in 1953. They may occasionally vary the color of their wax by the season but whats in the bottle of this red winter wheated bourbon hasnt changed much in 66 years. Maker's 46 begins as the distillery's standard bourbon before heavily seared French oak staves are placed in just emptied Maker's Mark barrels, which

Both distillate and fruit infusion are finally blended together

giving it a slight maltiness you might associate with genever

offering a fascinating glimpse into cocktail history and the spirit that defined the golden age of mixed drinks

continuing into the finish

orange & anise

They distill two different mash bills: the “E” lower rye mash features 75% corn

but with a solid juniper background and the brightness of citrus to balance it all and keep it from becoming overly savory

This is the original 1934 recipe

imparting a spiciness and herbal quality while maintaining acidity

wild strawberries

Features both bright berry and citrus notes

The cooked agave plants are crushed using a Tahona