Tastes

Pretty simple...weak nose...won't buy again

Absolutely loved this one.

Sherry cask - had this in a blind tasting. Ranked it # 2 only behind Bowmore Vault #2

Had this in a blind tasting. Very smooth and easy to drink - but nothing stood out.

Still early in my Scotch journey - but this one has been a standout so far. Nice peat but not overbearing. Smooth Finish. A bit pricey tho

Might be my new favorite. Cherry, Vanilla, Brown Sugar. No Burn, great nose and great value.

Based on Value - I'd give this a 4/5 A classic bourbon. Great for cocktails or sipping. Keep one on the shelf at all times

Nice heat - but not overbearing. Super complex(in a good way). Prefer it to Chapter 4.

Date Reviewed: Jan.26 Method/Location: in a Glencairn glass, neat @ home, while watching the NHL All Star game. Distillery: Makers Mark Mash: 70% Corn, 14% Malted Barley, 16%Red Winter Wheat Age: 5 years & 9 Months (According to Google) Type: Bourbon ABV%: 45% Price I Paid: $42.99 (CAD) Appearance: Golden brown. The color reminds me of the inside of a Caramilk chocolate bar. Nose: Very sweet – with hints of vanilla & brown sugar. Almost zero ethanol. Very faint hints of wood – but mostly just very sweet – scents – like a candy shop. Palate: First thing I taste is oak – but followed very quickly by thick, syrupy taste. There is very little – to zero burn. The corn is standing out – like if you drank a bit of the liquid atn the bottom of a can of corn. Finish: Very smooth – no burn. Something is lingering for quite some time (not in a bad way)- not sure if it’s the oakiness or the wheat. Even after a couple of minutes, it still feels/tastes like there is a thick corn syrup in my mouth that I need to chew on. Conclusions: Very sweet and sugary. Essentially zero burn. This would be a great introductory bourbon. Although my experience is limited – It doesn’t seem too complex – though that may be what makes it such a popular easy drinking bourbon. Goes well in most cocktails, and an easy, enjoyable sipper. Always available, reasonably priced, will keep this one stocked in home bar. Overall Score: 84/100