A few years back, my company had "off-site" business meetings. While some business was conducted, they were mostly boondoggles designed to relax and imbibe. On one of these excursions, we took a side trip to the Maker's Mark distillery. It gave this bourbon a special place in my heart, and I still have my own hand dipped bottle from the trip.
Pouring a dram of this bourbon into a glass and inhaling the wonderful scent brings back memories of standing in the cask room at the distillery. There is nothing to compare. Maker's Mark brings forth scents of sherry or port and fully maximizes the cask.
It continues that cask flavor as it rolls across the tongue. The burn is immediate and continues long after the whiskey has gone down. There is a little bubbling, but overall this is extremely smooth. A slight metallic taste sneaks in for a few seconds but is quickly a memory. This bourbon has a long finish, and you won't forget that you're drinking a classic bourbon.
If you're looking for something to warm you up, this is a great one to have in the liquor cabinet. In my opinion, you can never go wrong with Maker's.
LB's Rating: 9.5 out of 10
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