3.5 stars - Very good; 2+ bottles This is the ultimate party whiskey. For the price of a nice bottle of wine, you can show up to the picnic with a whiskey 90% of people will consider a premium bottle. At $22 bucks you won’t be upset when people drink it on the rocks, take a shot, or mix with cola. Good, approachable flavor profile that is always consistent. Bonus points to Maker’s Mark for having a real history and real marketing. Pro Tip: For your two pretentious whiskey friends at the party, who will look down on Maker’s, bring a mystery whiskey in a flask. Make them spend the whole evening tasting it blind and making guesses at the origin.