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BigO · 09-11-2018, 03:08 PM

Anyone tried it yet? Reasonable price point, but reluctant to pull the trigger on a bottle blind.

jazznut · 09-12-2018, 06:52 AM

It sounds (from some of the reviews) as though this one represents a distinct improvement over the standard bottling in terms of palate presence and length, not to mention the fact that the added 'heat' better balances the typical MM slightly sweet house style.

BigO · 09-12-2018, 07:53 AM

Interesting. Might have to pick up a bottle later this week.

Given the high price points for the new generations for whiskey, I'm always looking for something new and affordable.

jazznut · 09-12-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BigO

...I'm always looking for something new and affordable.

You're not alone!

grtrx · 09-13-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jazznut

It sounds (from some of the reviews) as though this one represents a distinct improvement over the standard bottling in terms of palate presence and length, not to mention the fact that the added 'heat' better balances the typical MM slightly sweet house style.

I have found it way too sweet in its current 'usual' formats. Glad they have amped it up.

jazznut · 09-14-2018, 05:23 AM

I feel that the Maker's 46, despite its decidedly sweet character, has enough warmth, depth and spiciness to balance out nicely in the glass. In contrast, I haven't exactly been impressed with my most recent bottle of the standard Maker's Mark, which I've found to be quite light and uninspiring.

BigO · 09-14-2018, 06:02 AM

That seems to be the trend amongst large and midsized bourbon distillers. The whiskey just seems either young or the mash bill has been slightly different. I'm guessing youth. Maker's, BT, and others. Beam has remained consistent and for my money is the best value.

It doesn't hurt that my neighborhood store is selling the 1.75l for two cents less than the 750ml bottle. If I don't tell them, maybe they won't notice.

ElkTwin · 09-14-2018, 09:06 AM

Regular Maker's is now $19.99 at local shops.

BigO · 09-14-2018, 10:06 AM

750ml is 21.99, 1.75l is 21.97. strange until you know how the guy buys it. Nobody but old drunkards like me wants to be seen buying bourbon by the handle.

beevod · 09-14-2018, 02:54 PM

"Bourbon by the handle?" As a confirmed Heaven Hill man, I take umbrage (not to mention two ice cubes.)

09-11-2018, 03:08 PM	#1
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,765	New Maker's Barrel Strength Anyone tried it yet? Reasonable price point, but reluctant to pull the trigger on a bottle blind. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

09-12-2018, 06:52 AM	#2
jazznut Managing Editor Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 26,082	It sounds (from some of the reviews) as though this one represents a distinct improvement over the standard bottling in terms of palate presence and length, not to mention the fact that the added 'heat' better balances the typical MM slightly sweet house style. __________________ My whisky adventure began at the age of nine. Good things DO take time!

09-12-2018, 07:53 AM	#3
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,765	Interesting. Might have to pick up a bottle later this week. Given the high price points for the new generations for whiskey, I'm always looking for something new and affordable. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

09-14-2018, 05:23 AM	#6
jazznut Managing Editor Emeritus Herf God Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 26,082	I feel that the Maker's 46, despite its decidedly sweet character, has enough warmth, depth and spiciness to balance out nicely in the glass. In contrast, I haven't exactly been impressed with my most recent bottle of the standard Maker's Mark, which I've found to be quite light and uninspiring. __________________ My whisky adventure began at the age of nine. Good things DO take time!

09-14-2018, 06:02 AM	#7
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,765	That seems to be the trend amongst large and midsized bourbon distillers. The whiskey just seems either young or the mash bill has been slightly different. I'm guessing youth. Maker's, BT, and others. Beam has remained consistent and for my money is the best value. It doesn't hurt that my neighborhood store is selling the 1.75l for two cents less than the 750ml bottle. If I don't tell them, maybe they won't notice. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

09-14-2018, 09:06 AM	#8
ElkTwin Ungulate in Chief Club Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,706	Regular Maker's is now $19.99 at local shops.

09-14-2018, 10:06 AM	#9
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 55,765	750ml is 21.99, 1.75l is 21.97. strange until you know how the guy buys it. Nobody but old drunkards like me wants to be seen buying bourbon by the handle. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

09-14-2018, 02:54 PM	#10
beevod Herf God Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 20,927	"Bourbon by the handle?" As a confirmed Heaven Hill man, I take umbrage (not to mention two ice cubes.) __________________ "Moderation in all things. Excess in everything else."

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