Maker's Mark Cask Strength

strong proof. sweet nose. fruity and light body. raisins and plum. long and complex finish. packed with flavor

Up front is straight caramel and dark fruits like plum and raisin. At the end you get a nice cinnamon and oak heat. Pretty complex and a nice heat.

Very oily. Caramel on the front, cherry in the mid, finished with a cinnamon spice on the back end. Long finish.

Nose: oak, banana. Palate: spicy, but sweet baked goods, not dry or peppery. Fruit persists on the back end, banana and cherry. Hint of smoke at the finish, which is medium length and warming. This batch seems to lack the bite that I’ve experienced in previous years where I found it a little harsh and off balance, this is well-rounded and enjoyable.