Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2020 SE4 x PR5

Woody, crisp, slight burn

Nose is incredible caramel and vanilla with some spice. To say it’s complex is an understatement. So many flavors packed in. Lots of spice, cinnamon at the front and it’s got some burn due to the proof. Even though I like Spicy and ryes, the finish feels like the spice has used my tongue as a punching bag. It’s just harsh and not pleasant. It’s the bitter sweet oak/ wood attack at the end that I guess I don’t like.

Nose is rich and creamy vanilla and caramel, mellow wood scent, slight fresh cracked black pepper. Taste is immensely peppery- woody and tannic, burns from the oak and alcohol content. Not very well balanced and the smell is deceiving with taste, you expect sweet and it delivers nothing but spice.

Nose: Caramel. Vanilla. Small whiff of graham cracker. Palate:. CARAMEL. Vanilla. Oak/wood. Alcohol spice. Nice cooking spices on the finish, with caramel and vanilla.

Not tasting due to dieting

Strong vanilla on the aroma, first sip was great with the bite from the Proof and tasted like what a fresh sanded piece of wood feels like.. after letting it sit was where it got really good.. something like sweet/salty caramel on the finish.. not my first choice at this price point but definitely pleased with the purchase