Maker's Mark 101

NOSE Oak, caramel corn, vanilla fondant, dried dark fruit, leather, roasted nuts and some citrus peels and baking spice. The aroma is quite warm and full with an even pairing of sweet and earthy notes. PALATE Oak, caramel corn, vanilla fondant, honey, dried dark fruit, leather, roasted nuts, baking spice and some hints of citrus peels and cocoa. In essence, it’s the same as the aroma but with some added, darkly sweet, notes of honey and cocoa. FINISH Med-long -> Oak, baking spice, and dried cherries fade out to caramel and spice.

Classic Maker's with some added body thanks to the stronger proof. That cherry note Maker's is so famous for is still the main attraction, but you get more of that oak char in there which adds another layer.

I’m a scotch guy but I don’t mind this at all; is it worth double the base makers mark offering? I don’t think so. The higher proof is nice and it’s a tad smoother and that’s about it. I was expecting a better mouthfeel. I wouldn’t buy again but I would buy the entry MM

No cork … but wax dipped … Light orange smell … nice oak cherry leather spice taste … cherry fruit finish … lingering corn vanilla … nice bourbon … NOTE: with a salty snack the cherry really popped on the lingering finish