Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
90 proof
NAS
Bourbon
Maker's Mark Distillery
$27
70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley
Nose
Sweet aroma with caramel and vanilla notes characteristic of the wheated mashbill.
Palate
Sweet and smooth with caramel, vanilla, and subtle spice; works well neat or in cocktails like an Old Fashioned.
Finish
Clean and lingering sweetness without excessive heat.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A distinctly sweet and approachable wheated bourbon that is versatile in any format and instantly recognizable by its flavor profile.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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