Makers Mark has always said that they didn’t need to make another whiskey because the product they produce is the best possible. After a number of years they finally decided to start doing “trial and error” to see if they could take an excellent product and make it even better. The fruits of these labors has produced what you see above, Makers 46. They like to say it is, “our 2nd big idea.” After having tested it I can not agree more with them. I have always been a fan of Makers Mark as any proper scoundrel would already know. Makers 46 would be the equivalent of Makers Mark, but smoother, tastier, with a better nose and a better finish. I was extremely impressed that they could take an excellent bourbon, and make it even more delicious. I recommend this to any bourbon drinker, especially lovers of Makers Mark.

This is pretty close to what I have experienced living in the Bay Area.

When I was on my hike to Dick’s Lake I took a few panoramas with my SLR, it took me awhile to get them all pasted together to my satisfaction. Panoramas are my favorite types of photos, but it is so hard to get them just right and so disappointing when they come out bad. Hit the jump to take a look (all photos are viewed better at a larger size in Flickr)…

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When I was in Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July weekend, I decided to go on a hike. I wanted to go on a hike that was farther than any hike I’d done for a day hike. I decided on Dick’s Lake and I was going to do it solo. After the jump is my journey… in pictures.

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