Maker’s Mark
Kentucky Straight Bourbon WHISKY. Interestingly, Maker’s Mark does not use the name WhiskEY, typical of the American Bourbon.
Ageing time: minimum 4 years
45% ABV
Mash Bill: 70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, 14% malted barley
Color: amber +2, with copper sheen
Tasting notes
Nose: ripe bananas and pears, wood, corn, vanilla ice cream, butterscotch, anise. A bit richer than a typical Bourbon, but quite alcoholic. Besides, pleasant. 21.5 / 25
Palate: maple syrup, cloves, caramel, thyme, espresso, dried apricots. 22/25
Finish: vanilla, wood, hay, ginger, stewed apples. Short but not bad for a Bourbon. 20/25
Balance: quite rich Whisky. Deep, intense taste and smell. Good quality. A long way from low-quality American Whiskeys. 23/25
Overall: 86.5 / 100
I come back to this whisky with pleasure. I like it. It’s pretty similar to Wild Turkey 101, but Maker’s Mark seems to be a bit more complex.
Other reviews:
Murray (2017): 91/100
Serge (1995): 75/100
Price: from about PLN 100 (25-30$, €)
Good quality to price ratio. recommend
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