Maker's Mark Cask Strength

Orange, a little oak

First introduced in 2014, and thank the Bourbon gods for this one. This is the epitome of “sipper” or daily go-to-dram. Cask Strength not only amps up the mash bill, but takes it to a whole other planet. The nose starts out jammed packed with sweet vanilla, peach preserves, pancakes, and toasted bread. Let that sit for five minutes, and the nose morphs into butterscotch, toffee, and maple syrup. On the palate, you’re shown creamy fruits alongside wheat dough. Finish is long and chewy with flavors of sweet tobacco, red apples, and cinnamon. Every time you go back for another sip, it changes on you. Add some drops of water to allow all those notes to pop. Water also brings out the oiliness on the mouth feel.

Strong vanillins, oak, and baking spices on the nose. Palate is intensely sweet and hits you hard with candied cinnamon, ala red hots; maple syrup, fruity corn, & fresh baked bread. Long finish of cinnamon and spice.