Maker's Mark 46
94 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Maker's Mark
$40
Red winter wheat (wheated bourbon)
Nose
French vanilla, crème brûlée with burnt sugar notes, honeysuckle and elderflower florality, vanilla-forward with caramel undertones. Described as a bourbon candle.
Palate
Sweet entry that tones down quickly, baking spice cabinet, cinnamon and cinnamon toast, allows the wheated grain to shine through with a weedy spice characteristic, honeycomb cereal and corn pops sweetness with vanilla.
Finish
Cinnamon-forward baking spice, gentle and approachable with lingering spice.
Impressive
An exemplary French oak-finished bourbon with a captivating vanilla-forward nose and well-integrated spice that allows the wheated mash bill to express itself.
Harsh
Forgettable
Satisfying
Impressive
Undrinkable
Substandard
Average
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Perfection
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