From the legendary bourbon maker, Makers 46 is noted for its process of adding seared oak planks to the barrels for additional aging. The result is more pronounced caramel, spice and vanilla flavours with a big finish. Noted for its process of adding seared oak planks to the barrels for additional aging. The result is more pronounced caramel, spice and vanilla flavours with a big finish. Score - 95. (Jim Murray, Whisky Bible, 2012