LouisianaLonghorn
Maker's Mark 101
Bourbon — Kentucky, USA
Reviewed
March 26, 2021 (edited July 22, 2022)
Remember the movie Step Brothers? Among its eminently quotable lines, one stands out to me as I taste this bourbon: “Did we just become best friends?!”
Makers has been hit and miss for me. Thanks to some lovely community suggestions, I took a chance on this at $33 and as a result of the pandemic effecting travel retail markets. So glad I did. This is my new favorite wheater.
The nose has that grassy Makers quality I like, but unlike the standard Makers, also some notes of bitter dark chocolate. That translates to a crazy milk chocolate/coffee/caramel thing on the palate that would be worthy of a Paul Hollywood handshake on the Great British Baking Show. Medium finish, but so lovely.
You buy this. You buy it now and bunker a few bottles for when it inevitably runs out. Makers is on to something here, and it’s no wonder why they serve this version on their tours. This leaves me asking, “Why isn’t this their standard release!?” It’s in a league of its own above BOTH standard 90 proof makers and the cask strength. It wouldn’t cost Beam Suntory THAT much in overhead to make the switch. I’m just sayin...
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Had all but given up on this but just stumbled across it unexpectedly, first impression, nose is very MM Cask Strength like, and it drinks hot, hotter than Wild Turkey 101. Might need time to air.
@Ctrexman would love to try it!
@WhiskeyLonghorn I have a MM Private Selection from a restaurant in San Antonio just gifted to me from a coworker. You may be interested in this
@BDanner I have your fabulous review to thank for my own. Thanks as always for your insight!
This and 46 are my favorite Maker's Mark expressions. I agree that this should be their flagship. I notice that it has returned to shelves here...time to stock up!
@WhiskyWitch the garage is always a good choice. So much more room for activities out there.
@jonwilkinson7309 I laughed so hard at this response. Can’t believe you got such a small allocation in NH. It’s in every store in Texas right now. Not exactly moving fast.
Already done sir. Grabbed a bottle based upon prior good reviews, like yours. Nicely done. Great movie btw, “Pamn”.
I read your review, then skimmed the rest of the reviews, including @bdanner's, and checked online to see what was available locally. There were 3 bottles remaining in all of New Hampshire. There are now none. I don't know that I need three bottles of this, but it just seemed like a good idea.
I need to try it then, especially if it makes you want to do karate in the garage.