Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2019 RC6

Less sweetness and more spice than I remember

Has the traditional Makers Mark flavor (if that’s your thing), but not as in your face. Great mix of sweet vanilla and spicy pepper with a long finish.

Sweet mouthfeel. Hot burn

Wow this finishes long. Nice. Has some heat there but a smooth combination makes it endearing. And the finish is fabulous. All the tastings previously made so no surprise except the finish that keeps on giving.

Nose: molasses and cherries Taste: honey, cherries flambè, oak Palette: woodiness and slight spice.

It is Hot but sweet. I get almost a fruit cocktail flavor. The first sip comes across very hot then mellows to a sweet finish.

Nose is oak, raisins, brown sugar, and pepper. Taste is dry sweetness, oak, black pepper, and dried fruit. Finish gets even dryer with hints of leather.