Bourbon/Rye #3: Maker's Mark Cask Strength

Kentucky - NAS - Bourbon - 70% Corn/16% Wheat/ 14% Malt - Sample ($60 at the local) - 58.8%

Color - Tawny

Nose - Sweet vanilla and caramel dominate this. Some fruit - berries.

Taste - Corn, caramel, more dark berry, spice, brown sugar

Mouthfeel - Medium, less than I would think for the ABV

Finish - Sweetness - Vanilla, corn, cinnamon, cherry

Finish Length - Medium Long

Overall - 5 - This was quite enjoyable. It isn't complex, but it has a nice flavor profile. The dark fruit throughout added some balance. My only issue is that it lacked on the mouthfeel for the ABV, I felt there should have been more structure. Overall, this is a nice dram and worth picking up.

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

7 Best in Show

6 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

5 Worth picking up a bottle at MSRP

4 I might order at a bar

3 I would drink it happily if offered

2 Whiskey on the rocks

1 Flawed/astringent - I won't be drinking it again