Makers Mark is a Kentucky straight bourbon built on a wheated mash bill, using red winter wheat in place of the rye found in most American whiskeys. That swap gives it a rounder, gentler character than a rye forward bourbon, with a smooth, creamy texture that has made it one of the most recognisable bourbons on shelves worldwide. Every bottle still carries the brand’s hand dipped red wax seal, a detail unchanged since Bill Samuels Sr founded the distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. It suits drinkers who want an approachable, everyday bourbon that works equally well neat, on the rocks or in a cocktail.
CHARACTER
Vanilla: Sweet and creamy through the core
Caramel: Balanced against oak and fruit
Oak: Toasted, backbone rather than bite
Cinnamon: Warming spice through the finish
Cherry: Bright and fruity on the nose
Brown Sugar: An undercurrent through the sweetness
TASTING NOTES
NOSE- Sweet vanilla and toasted oak with caramel, brown sugar and a note of bright cherry.
PALATE- A caramel and vanilla core balanced by cinnamon spice, dark cherry and toasted oak, smooth and creamy from the wheated mash bill.
FINISH- Warming cinnamon spice easing into lingering caramel sweetness, clean and smooth.
