Maker's Mark Private Select Bourbon

First of all...shit I forgot to note which staves were in this one. I’ll try and update later. Thanks Seth! It was quite hot (alcohol burn) and spicy tasting. It was probably the best maker’s I’ve ever had tho. Wouldn’t pick this over a basic Islay scotch or a bottle of Blantons but it’s better than most of the bourbon I’ve had.

Smitty's pick 2019

Northern California TW pick. Staves: 2 baked American pure, 2 Maker’s 46, 3 roasted french mocha, 3 toasted French spice. Really enjoying this. Slightest hint of cocoa on the nose along with vanilla and caramel. Smooth, creamy on initial sip with vanilla, caramel and a hint of cocoa followed by some spice giving way to the proof coming through late in the finish. I enjoy Maker’s 46 as a casual pour, and this takes it to the next level. One of my current favorites, I’ll be keeping an eye out for another pick to compare.

Neat. Gallenstein Batch 4. 0/5/0/2/3. Delicious nose. Simultaneously bright and dark notes right off the bat. Vanilla and lots of different spices. Cinnamon. Baking spices. Pepper. Hint of Apple as I dive deeper. Very nice. Thick on the tongue. Hits you with sweetness to spice, back to sweet for the finish. Sweetness is primarily vanilla. Hints of chocolate on future sips. A very good Private Selection. Nice stave combo.