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Maker's Mark
A softly sweet bourbon made with winter wheat instead of rye. Famous for its red wax-dipped bottle.
Details
| Brand | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|
| Distillery | Maker's Mark |
| Origin | USA / Kentucky |
| Style | Bourbon |
| Age | NAS |
| ABV | 45% |
| Cask | — |
Flavour profile
- Smoky
- Sweet
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Rich
* Editorial estimate.
Tasting notes
- Nose
- Caramel and vanilla with toasted bread and sweet wheat.
- Palate
- Soft and mellow, with caramel, vanilla and ripe fruit.
- Finish
- Gentle, with sweetness and a hint of spice.
* Editorial tasting notes.
How to enjoy it
- On the rocks
- Highball
- Cocktails
Without rye, spice is restrained — enjoy its gentle sweetness on the rocks or in a highball. Also an easy cocktail base.
Food pairing
Teriyaki chicken, spare ribs and apple pie.
Background & production
A small-batch bourbon made in Loretto, Kentucky. In October 1953 Bill Samuels Sr. bought the Burks' Distillery in Loretto; production began in 1954, and the first bottles were sealed in red wax in 1958.
Where most bourbons use rye, it uses corn (about 70%) and red winter wheat (about 16%) instead, for a softer sweetness.
Each squarish bottle is hand-dipped in red wax. Bottled at 45%.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org / flaskfinewines.com
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