Maker’s Mark
Last night marked day two of 25 Days of Whiskey. Maker’s Mark was the featured whiskey.
A few weeks ago, I was in Dallas for a conference and brought some samples with me to enjoy in the hotel room. Before I went up to the room for the evening, I stopped at the hotel bar to enjoy a Maker’s Mark. As a Maker’s Mark ambassador, it only seemed right to offer up my tasting notes.
From the Label:
Maker’s Mark, America’s handmade bourbon whisky, all started because my grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr., a sixth generation Kentucky distiller, didn’t care for the whisky his family made. So in 1953 he burned the family recipe — literally — and started over. His taste vision was a soft, rich, creamy, full-bodied yet balanced bourbon. Meanwhile, my grandmother, Margie, was busy designing the bottle you’re holding. In fact, it was her idea to hand-dip every bottle in red wax. To this day, making Maker’s Mark — in small quantities, a little at a time — is still a family affair. Enjoy
Tasting Notes:
Color:
Maker’s Mark has a deep rose gold color
Nose:
On the nose, I get notes of sweet, vanilla, and caramel
