Maker's Mark Cask Strength

Tried neat, a little warm. Spicy, caramel, burnt citrus

10/23/22

Exactly what one imagines an amped up version of regular Maker’s Mark would be. Most all the aspects of regular Maker’s are amplified here. In addition, there is a new, strong spiciness that comes with the cask territory. Nose: Vanilla, nuttiness, faint woodiness Taste, Sip: A definite oak or other wood-centric taste mainly, followed by a fairly aggressive spice. Taste, Chew: The spice cools and down, and you’re left with a more pronounced vanilla and maybe even a cherry note that emerges. Finish: Spice, oak, and ever the present vanilla.

Nose of old wooden box that used to hold mint Palate of creamy barrel char with the back ending in cinnamon Finish is medium ending in lemon peel and spice.

Much better than the MM 80 proof and the 94 proof MM46. Better nose, better flavor, better taste, better buzz. Was hesitant to try it since I didn't really care for the previous two, but glad I did. It doesn't make my top 5 list, but damn, it's good. And strong.

Not as well done as some of the higher ones I've been fortunate to try. It is kinda weird in that it starts off smooth and finishes with heat. Not bad, but not a top tier bourbon.