Maker's Mark is unusual in that no rye is used as part of the mash. Instead red winter wheat is used, along with corn (the predominant grain) and malted barley. During the planning phase of Maker's Mark, Samuels allegedly developed seven candidate mash bills for the new bourbon. As he did not have time to distill and age each one for tasting, he instead made a loaf of bread from each recipe and the one with no rye was judged the best tasting. Samuels also received considerable assistance and recipes from Stitzel-Weller owner Pappy Van Winkle, whose distillery produced the wheated Old Fitzgerald and W. L. Weller bourbons.[20]
Maker's Mark is aged for around six years, being bottled and marketed when the company's tasters agree that it is ready. Maker's Mark is one of the few distillers to rotate the barrels from the upper to the lower levels of the aging warehouses during the aging process[citation needed] to even out the differences in temperature during the process. The upper floors are exposed to the greatest temperature variations during the year, so rotating the barrels ensures that the bourbon in all the barrels have the same quality and taste.
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Wine Enthusiast 90-95 "Radiant russet color. Sublime, sweet bouquet emits scents of fruit, vanilla, chocolate fudge, buttermilk and hazelnut; an impeccably balanced, state-of-the-art Bourbon bouquet. Displays
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Malt Advocate 90 "This is original “red wax” Maker’s Mark that received additional aging in barrels containing internal “seared” French oak staves. The original Maker’s Mark,
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Wine Enthusiast 90-95 "Radiant russet color. Sublime, sweet bouquet emits scents of fruit, vanilla, chocolate fudge, buttermilk and hazelnut; an impeccably balanced, state-of-the-art Bourbon bouquet. Displays
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Wine Enthusiast 90-95 "Radiant russet color. Sublime, sweet bouquet emits scents of fruit, vanilla, chocolate fudge, buttermilk and hazelnut; an impeccably balanced, state-of-the-art Bourbon bouquet. Displays
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Wine Enthusiast 90-95 "Radiant russet color. Sublime, sweet bouquet emits scents of fruit, vanilla, chocolate fudge, buttermilk and hazelnut; an impeccably balanced, state-of-the-art Bourbon bouquet. Displays
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" A ready made cocktail, sort of, from Maker's Mark, infusing mint flavours into their regular whiskey along with adding a touch of sugar to
Maker's Mark Mini is ideal for most any party, rich with a buttery flavor and hints of raisins and honey. Flavors include vanilla, honey, oranges,
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Makers Mark Cask Strength Bourbon 750ML This is Maker’s Mark Bourbon in all its glory. By eliminating the proofing process normally used before bottling Maker’s Mark,
Maker’s Mark is celebrating both of Kentucky’s famous industries (horse racing and bourbon) with the release of their latest commemorative bottle, honoring Triple Crown winning
Malt Advocate 90 "This is original “red wax” Maker’s Mark that received additional aging in barrels containing internal “seared” French oak staves. The original Maker’s Mark,
" In 2015, American Pharoah captivated the hearts of fans worldwide by becoming the first-ever winner of horse racing’s fabled Grand Slam, and now, in
" Straight from the barrel to the bottle at 108 to 114 proof, Maker's Mark Cask Strength retains the signature front-of-the-palate flavors of Maker's
" Straight from the barrel to the bottle at 108 to 114 proof, Maker's Mark Cask Strength retains the signature front-of-the-palate flavors of Maker's
Malt Advocate 90 "This is original “red wax” Maker’s Mark that received additional aging in barrels containing internal “seared” French oak staves. The original Maker’s Mark,
Includes one bottle 375ml each of Maker's Mark Bourbon and Maker's 46 Bourbon. Maker's Mark 46 is pleasant, sweet, toasty oak nose with caramel overtones.
" Straight from the barrel to the bottle at 108 to 114 proof, Maker's Mark Cask Strength retains the signature front-of-the-palate flavors of Maker's
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