The signature Maker's Mark family recipe, but at a special 101 proof for the holidays. For generations, special guests have sampled the signature whisky at a higher proof at the Maker’s Mark distillery.
This one changed the way we think of bourbon, all because one man changed the way he thought about making it. Bill Samuels, Sr., simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking.
ed winter wheat is the flavoring grain of Maker's Mark. It allows the bourbon to sit on the forward pallet of the tongue. Traditional bourbons use rye for their flavoring.
Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky makes for a strong, Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey, encompassing flavors of vanilla and nut. It is one of the pioneering first-class bourbons; distilled since 1953, this "wheated" bourbon produced in small batches (less than 19 barrels at a time). Hand-dipped by turning it upside down makes each bottle distinctively coated and sealed.
Bottled at barrel proof, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength ranges from 108 to 114 proof depending on the barrels. Surprisingly smooth, this bourbon retains the signature, front-of-the-palate flavors of Maker's Mark® while amping up the vanilla and rich oak notes.