I’m a sucker for a limited release and the 101 Makers Mark was previously only available for tastings at the distillery in Loretto, Texas. I enjoy the 101 neat in a Glencairn glass. The nose is uneventful but the taste is delightfully smooth.

Nose is a semi sweet yet airy brightness with licorice, corn, and cherries mixing in the forefront. But it’s young as an alcohol note does make it’s presence known right away. An earthiness is also there like pine. The palate is semi light and brings a nicer finish then expected. Mocha and milk chocolate bring a pleasant end to a nice dram. Pretty impressed at the finish honestly. It differed from the nose 100% which adds complexity to the whiskey. Nice one from Makers.

Great on the nose. A little hard on the palate

I enjoy this just as I enjoy the mine-run Maker’s, but I don’t think the extra alcohol here adds any dimension. Honey-nut Cheerios on the nose and a little cherry in the mouth. Cherry and caramel linger on an impressively long finish. Excellent buy, but I’d pick the more complex Maker’s 46 if pressed to select a favorite in their lineup.