Bluffhunter Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 With no availability in my area of the Weller wheat products, is Makers 46 another good option for a wheater? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callmeox Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 You won't know until you try it. I'm not a standard Makers fan, but I do enjoy the 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisko Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 What he said. I like it well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcbt Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 in a word, yes........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quantum Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Its been a while, but I remember enjoying it. The fact I have not purchased a second bottle probably means I did not think it was quite worth the price, but that really depends on what is actually available to you at any given point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 It's enough different to justify buying a bottle. If you don't like it well enough one of your friends will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP12 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I'm not overly excited about MM but staying in the family with 46 is worth buying a bottle IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauiSon Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) I've only had one bottle each of OWA (a TPS selection) and W12, but I find my bottle of M46 better than either. Is it worth the higher price? At $30, yes, barely. I don't care for the standard MM at all, though (I can't get past the taste of bread yeast). Edited February 19, 2014 by MauiSon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I like regular MM, and also enjoy the 46. They seem like totally different whiskies to me, though. The 46 seems less like a wheater, and more like a rye bourbon to my palate. Particularly, on the finish. The extra wood finishing definitely gives the whiskey more sizzle and pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I tried it just a few weeks ago and really liked it. Almost grabbed one today while perusing the shelves, as it was $31 on sale. Like the others said, not a MM fan but this was pretty nice. Intense caramel/vanilla taste with a nice aftertaste. Sooner or later, one will come home. I just couldnt pass up the Larceny 1.75 thatll be 19.99 after the rebate, otherwise, I mightve grabbed the 46 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I am also a fan of the 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPBoston Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Count me as a fan. Well worth the price if it's under $30.Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hn4bourbon Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Reading all this feedback makes me want to get a bottle of the 46 to try out. I don't care for the regular MM at all to the point of not being able to get past the first sip. If it's as different as you all are describing, I'll have to give it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dusty Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I like regular MM, and also enjoy the 46. They seem like totally different whiskies to me, though. The 46 seems less like a wheater, and more like a rye bourbon to my palate. Particularly, on the finish. The extra wood finishing definitely gives the whiskey more sizzle and pop.Agree with this assessment. Not sure I could pick it blind as wheated, but really enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I keep a bottle around--$35 is about the lowest price I get it at here. Just had a pour to confirm--yes, it is good. Much better than the standard MM imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red One Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I like the regular MM, mostly because it's the best you can get in some restaurants and I've grown used to it. But, I don't keep a bottle on my bar. But, I like the 46 much better and almost always have a bottle of that one open on my bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Dog Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I like regular MM, and also enjoy the 46. They seem like totally different whiskies to me, though. The 46 seems less like a wheater, and more like a rye bourbon to my palate. Particularly, on the finish. The extra wood finishing definitely gives the whiskey more sizzle and pop.This highlights, at least for me, how subjective tasting is. I feel that standard Makers is actually a solid, if not inspiring wheater. 46 has grown on me, but it certainly strikes me as existing within the MM Wheater profile. And I will admit, it has recently become a guilty pleasure of mine. And I say "guilty" mainly because I feel that a MM line extension should have been approached with more respect, and different execution, than 46. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
393foureyedfox Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I feel that a MM line extension should have been approached with more respect, and different execution, than 46.visually its a beautiful presentation. I was surprised how much better it was than regular MM, but a bit higher in proof wouldve been nicer.....say, 100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Count me as a fan of this as well. Although I will admit in Michigan it is about same price as FRSB and 9 times out of 10 I would buy that instead. Best regards, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Santana Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I definitely find it more flavorful than the standard MM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 OK, we talked me into it. I'm going to go pick up another bottle at lunch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonfoot Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Being in a control state gets me great pricing on limited products like PVW and ECBP but not so great on others. Makers 46 is $39.99 standard around here. I always take a look when I see it but can't pull the trigger. Hopefully I can find it a bit cheaper next time I'm out of state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller_tex Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I love it, but I also love the standard MM just as much. MM 46 is a lot different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I think 46 is a nod toward the fuller flavor profile of a rye based mash bill without actually going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclebunk Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I love it, but I also love the standard MM just as much. MM 46 is a lot different.I think 46 is a nod toward the fuller flavor profile of a rye based mash bill without actually going there. Agreed on both points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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