Product description
Aroma: Sweet oak, vanilla, bright fruit and wheat prevail in the nose: Taste: Sweet with balance of oak, vanilla and fruity essences. Finish: Smooth and creamy with a pleasant soft spice and clean finish.
Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, they rotate every barrel by hand and age this bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's is still hand-dipped in their signature red wax at the distillery in Loretto, Ky.
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Maker's Mark began with one family's quest to create a bourbon they enjoyed drinking and sharing with friends. That's hardly revolutionary today, but in 1953 it changed an industry. Bill Samuels, Sr.'s quest to create Maker's Mark began with his only copy of the family's trusted, 170-year-old recipe. The one the sixth-generation distiller promptly set on fire, of course. After accidentally burning a set of drapes in the process, Bill experimented with different flavoring grains, searching for a mash bill all his own. To save years of aging time, Bill baked several loaves of bread with various grain combinations instead of distilling them. His quick thinking not only saved time but also led him to swap out the traditional rye grain that is commonly used in bourbons for soft, red winter wheat. This replaced the hot bite of rye with the delicate sweetness that Maker's® is known for today.
Aroma: Sweet oak, vanilla, bright fruit and wheat prevail in the nose: Taste: Sweet with balance of oak, vanilla and fruity essences. Finish: Smooth and creamy with a pleasant soft spice and clean finish.