2015 Ultimate Spirits Challenge

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon (United States), 56.7% abv, $39.95, 375 ml

94
Excellent,
Highly Recommended

Tasting Note:

Eye-catching bronze, burnt orange color. Aromatics are sweet, raisiny at first then they unfold in plump waves of cookie batter, spiced orange, candied citrus rind, honey wheat toast. Warming flavors of cigar tobacco, candied almond, treacle, butter brickle, honeysuckle make for endless gustatory enjoyment. Finishes slightly fiery (no surprise), toasty, sap sweet, oaky, very intense. Not recommended for bourbon novices.

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