Maker's Mark DNA Series – 125 Entry Proof
125.4 proof
8 years
Bourbon
Maker's Mark
$100
Wheat-based (Maker's Mark proprietary)
Nose
Concentrated maple syrup sweetness with reduced, sugary notes. Floral undertones.
Palate
Very sweet with a spicy kick on the back of the throat and across the tongue. Baking spices present. High viscosity with good mouthfeel. Gets attention at the higher proof without being overly aggressive. A little like atomic fireball candy with a long finish.
Finish
Long, lingering finish with fire that sticks around. Spice and sweetness balance. Makes the mouth water as it works.
Overall Score
4.2 / 5
A high-proof experimental bottling that delivers concentrated maple sweetness balanced by spice and oak, requiring respect for its proof but rewarding drinkers with complexity and presence.
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