Maker's Mark 46 Bourbon 750ml

Picked up a bottle for a small gathering last weekend—the vanilla finish from those toasted oak staves really comes through without being overpowering. It's smooth enough to sip neat, which is exactly what I was hoping for.

The toasted oak staves give it a softness you don't often find in a 94-proof bourbon, and it drinks smooth enough to sip neat without a chaser. I've had this bottle open for a few weeks now and it's still holding up beautifully.

The vanilla from the staves really comes through on the finish, making it smoother than regular Maker's for me. A great sipper on a quiet evening.