Maker's Mark 101

Makers with a much more pronounced flavor profile, but still very smooth and easy to sip. Next to larceny barrel proof, this is my probably my favorite higher proof wheater. I’d say, if you like MM or Weller, you’ll love this.

Decently strong aroma of toffee, vanilla, black cherry, and ripe plum. Not terribly complex, but inviting and completely absent of ethanol. Palate opens with Charleston Chew candy, maple, ice cream sundae, and the black cherry from the nose. Not much going on in the mid-palate; rushes right to the finish. (something I have noticed in other Makers expressions) The flavors are all on the sweet side, but the richness is there. Finish is very dry and brings cashew nut, sharp oak bite, and a warm heat that comes from alcohol more than anything else. It’s a little harsh, but actually welcoming as it keeps everything on the palate from becoming cloying. On the short side, though. Mouthfeel is full. My favorite Makers product to date. Tastes like a completely different whiskey from the standard expression. So I initially paid $48 at Total Wine and still didn’t hate it, but on a subsequent visit saw it now priced at $30. I was ripped off! So I’m going to go with $30, and at that price it’s a delight and a rebuy.

That French oak though. Mmmm mm

Excellent. Full of flavor and wood spice.