Maker's Mark Cellar Aged (2023 Release)

Neutral vanilla, tobacco, and light oak with a raw vanilla, oakey, and burnt caramel taste. Long oakey and tobacco finish.

Since this was my last vacation evening in South Carolina, I decided to splurge a little. I originally wanted a pour of Old Fitz 10 year, but they were fresh out. The average on this peaked my interest, so i said what the hell! Let's just say, I didn't regret my decision one bit. Not only was this great, but my awesome waiter and manager decided to grant me another pour on the house! When I return to SC next year, I'll be sure to revisit this spot. Awesome selection and food. Onto the drink review. The nose on this was a superb combo of brown sugar, cherry, and baking spice. My first few sips were quite spicy, but in a good way. Cinnamon red hots candy to be exact. After settling, I was able to distinguish an enjoyable complex array of tasting notes. An herbal essence popped first with a side of caramel apple. The backbone had some cereal character to it. Towards the finish there was a delightful duo of leather and barrel char. All the while having a nice oily body/mouthfeel. This has got to be Maker's Mark top of the line because the bar was set high with this offering. I can only imagine what the price of a bottle would run a person. If you can find a pour/bottle I highly recommend giving it a whirl. Solid stuff indeed.

Apple, cinnamon, caramel.

Cinnamon red hots, caramel apple. This is full- bodied, rich and pretty complex.

Nose cinnamon, oak, vanilla, umami, pear, apple, orange peel, tobacco, leather, dark chocolate. Palate cherry, oak, peppery spice, cinnamon, burnt caramel, chocolate. Smooth.