Maker's Mark Bourbon [750ML]

Description 

Maker’s Mark is a brand of small-batch bourbon produced in Loretto, Kentucky, by Beam Suntory, a subsidiary of Suntory Japan. Maker’s Mark began on October 1st, 1953, when T. William “Bill” Samuels Sr. purchased Burks Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. Production began in 1954 and the first batch was bottled in 1958 under the brand’s dipped red wax seal. Suntory Japan bought Beam Inc in January 2014.

Maker’s Mark production ingredient is slightly unusual with no rye used as part of the mash. Instead, Maker’s Mark uses red winter wheat, along with corn and malted barley in the mash bill. During the early production planning phase, Samuel allegedly developed seven-candidate mash bills for the new bourbon. As he did not have time to distil and age each mash for tasting, he instead made a loaf of bread and the one with no rye was judged the best tasting. Maker’s Mark is also one of few distilleries to rotate by hand from the upper to the lower levels in the ageing warehouse during the ageing process. This is done to even out the differences in temperature as the upper floors are exposed to the greatest temperature variations and to ensure the bourbon in the barrels has the same quality and taste.

Maker’s Mark is marketed as a small batch bourbon and according to the traditional definition, is a bourbon that is produced/distilled in small quantities of approximately 1,000 gallons or less, which is approximately 20 barrels. Maker’s Mark is sold in an iconic square bottle that is sealed with red wax. Samuels wife, Marjorie “Margie” Samuels gave the whisky its name, drew its labels and thought up the unique wax dipping and was introduced to the market in 1959. Bottled at 45% ABV.

TO THE EYE

Light Golden Copper.

TO THE NOSE

Powerful aromas of wheat, woody oak, and hints of caramel and vanilla.

TO THE TONGUE

Intense flavours of sweet caramel, vanilla and fruity notes.

TO THE END

Long smooth subtle finish.