Maker's Mark
Distillery: Maker's Mark Distillery. Loretto , KY Age: 9 YR Proof: 90 Nose: Greenhouse Floral, dark wood,marzipan, black tea,hickory smoke. Palate: Maple Sugar, Black Pepper Color: Auburn Notes: Maker’s 46 gets it’s name from the profile number of the seared French oak staves that are added during the extra aging. The profile number corresponds to the charring rate and temperature development in the staves which can bring out different flavors and characteristics in the wood. Those characteristics can in turn change the flavor of the whisky aged in it which becomes very noticeable when tasting Maker’s Mark and Maker’s 46 side by side. The extra aging and the double wood really transforms this whisky into something uniquely tasty. Overall I thoroughly enjoy this whisky and it’s filled with complex sweet flavors that bring out a lot of characteristics that aren’t found in many other bourbons. It’s a well balanced bourbon that’s versatile and works well neat or on the rocks. |