![]() It’s remarkably simple but really quite an enjoyable aftertaste. Again, there’s a hint of gentle spice that lingers on the tongue which makes me want more of this tasty bourbon. No water required.įinish: At the end of each sip, the sweetness fades and leaves an oaky, dry sort finish. I’d be quite pleased drinking this, tucked under a blanket on my sofa. Overall, the flavour is sweet, very gently spiced and very moreish. I taste pear and dates with some roasted nuts. On the mid palate, some gentle spice comes through which I can only describe as cheerful and warming, sort of like a gingerbread cookie. But there’s a lovely medley of caramel, vanilla and butterscotch that are like a pudding in my mouth. I’ll be honest, I’m loving this bourbon so far. Straight out the gate, there’s a burst of honey sweetness that fills your mouth, which takes a moment to succumb to more of that oakiness as experienced on the nose. There’s very little heat going on with little to no burn whatsoever. Palate: The first sip of Maker’s Mark confirms the aforementioned smoothness of this whisky, it’s like silk. To be honest, the overall smell is simple and good. Having been aged for at minimum of five years, there’s an intoxicating oaky smell to this whisky which mixes wonderfully with scents of clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. With a little swirling, subtle notes of vanilla and butterscotch reveal themselves which brings an extra layer of complexity to its inviting bouquet. The nose is deep with rich notes of honey, almond and campfire toasted marshmallow. I can immediately smell spiced oak, fruit and fragrant spice. Nose: After the ceremonial wax removal, Maker’s Mark whiskey reveals a delightful scent that captivates your senses. It’s a tactile experience and brings back nice memories – totally unrelated to bourbon mind you! There’s something nostalgic about peeling open the wax from the top, which fondly reminds me of my favourite edam cheese when I was a child. It’s an iconic detail that looks and feels great when you hold the bottle. I just love the vivid red wax seal on the top. The bottle: In terms of packaging and aesthetics, Maker’s Mark are one of my all-time favourites. With a mashbill of 70% corn, 16% wheat and 14% malted barley, it’s one of the most popular wheated Kentucky bourbons on the market. (Old Forester also call their call their spirits whisky too.)īut despite their unusual grain recipe and spirit spelling, Maker’s Mark still qualifies as a Kentucky straight bourbon. As one of very few American distilleries to use this iteration, it’s actually a nod to the Samuels’ Scottish family roots. As far as bourbons go, this is relitively unique within the market and is the signature character of the Maker’s Mark flavour profile.Īnother interesting aspect is the brand’s spelling of whisky, without the ‘e’. The result? A much smoother, softer whisky with plenty of flavour, just without the rye ‘heat’. ![]() This led him to use red winter wheat in his grain recipe instead of the typical rye found in other bourbons. sought after a less spicy flavour profile. In attempt to make a bourbon that ‘wouldn’t blow your ears off’, founder Bill Samuels Sr. If you’re unfamiliar with the brand, their mashbill is relitively unusual for a Kentucky Straight bourbon. If you don't like any wine that you buy from us, for whatever reason, return it within a month of purchase and we shall refund your money without question or delay.As the flagship bottle from Maker’s Mark, this is their top selling expression. In the event that we cannot reach you, to ensure a timely delivery, we will substitute with a similar item of equal or higher value (at no additional cost), unless requested not to do so in your order's delivery instructions. We will attempt to contact you to discuss an alternative. Very occasionally, an item may be out of stock that the website has allowed you to order. ![]() You will appreciate that stock positions are subject to continual change in a multi-channel business. Please note: we do not export from the UK. Some areas outside of UK Mainland require additional charges, find out more here. Delivery to other areas - additional charges We always do our very best to achieve our stated delivery times but please note we can not be responsible for circumstances beyond Tanners control including, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions and supplier and carrier difficulties. Please note, whilst the majority of parcels sent on this service are received next day, this is not guaranteed. Usually delivered the next working day (on orders placed before 1pm on a working day). ![]()
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