Maker's Mark 101

very powerful taste..sweet ,but then again it's a wheaten. oily..drinks like a lower proof;medium finish.

MM101 APPEARANCE: Nice presentation in the box. Standard Maker's shaped bottle, but I really prefer Maker's with the rough paper labels. Pours the typical light copper color that Maker's is known for. NOSE: Traditonal Maker's dialed up a few notches. Richer. Creme Brûlée, Brown Sugar, Deep Vanilla, Dry Dusty Barn Wood, Straw, Oak Spice, with a Little Stinging Heat. A Light Floral Note rings the whole experience. Moist Brown Sugar on the empty glass. NEAT: An Overall Drying Character. Up Front: Oak Spice, Vanilla Extract, Brown Sugar, Coffee With Cream, Slightly Tannic. Back-End: Cocoa and Cherry followed by a Nice Building Warmth on the Finish. Cocoa, Vanilla Extract, and Oak Spice Coat and Layer on the Palate. While I find standard Maker's Mark a little on the thin side, this has a Thicker Coating Mouthfeel. Very good! SPLASH: Takes the sting out of the Nose. Palate becomes a Little Sweeter and Less Tannic. Milk Chocolate Covered Cherries. A hint of Maple? Still very good! VERDICT: Hopefully this becomes a permanent line extension. Probably my favorite Maker's expression to date. Worth the $10-$12 upcharge over the standard issue. THIS IS WHAT MAKER'S SHOULD BE DOING! Stop it with the million and one Stave Finishing Combinations. Take the tried and true mashbill and release it at higher proof points. How about a Single Barrel or 10 Year release? Add these to the Regular 6'ish year, the Cask Strength, and Maker's 46 and have one of the strongest lineups on the Bourbon Aisle. Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. Damn near perfect. Maker's? Good job outta' you...

Beautiful! Might have a new favorite. At 101 proof this is better than Weller as a wheated bourbon. Highly recommend! Will buy every time I find it!

Vanilla, raisin and a little floral note on the nose. Fingernail polish remover. Creamy caramel on the tongue. Oily mouth feel, which I really enjoy. Long, warm finish that makes me think of a fire in winter. Get some cinnamon candy at the tail end, which is a pleasant surprise.

Strong vanilla aroma. Vanilla and spice (clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg) on the palate. More vanilla in the medium-length, warming finish. More flavor and depth than regular Maker’s Mark and much better.