Founded in 1889, Maker’s Mark is a small-batch bourbon whiskey distilled in Loretto Kentucky. The Maker’s Mark brand is a fairly well marketed branding which may give new consumers pause, many big market brands spend more money on marketing than product taste. Maker’s Mark, however, breaks the mold by creating a cost effective tasting experience.
Since 1870 it has been known by several names, including most notably, the George T. Stagg Distillery and O.F.C. Distillery. Approximately 30-35 barrels of aged whiskey are selected from the middle floors of Warehouses C, I and K. Samples from these barrels are reviewed by the distillery’s tasting panel. If any one taster rejects a sample, the barrel it represents will not be used for Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
Woodford Reserve would be a great steal had it been about USD $7.00 cheaper. Smooth with hints of oak and a clean finish, but a bit high on cost.
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Smooth with great viscosity and a full-bodied flavor with potent alcohols. A bit costly considering the main direction seems to be potent alcohols.
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