Bourbon

Maker's Mark Private Select

Maker's Mark · Kentucky, USA

Review and tasting notes

Barrel-selected release using custom stave combinations.

Key facts

  • Category: Bourbon
  • Distillery: Maker's Mark
  • Region: Kentucky, USA
  • ABV / Proof: 54-57.5% · 108-115 proof
  • Age: None stated
  • Typical price: $80-120

Tasting profile

  • Nose: Caramel, toasted oak, brown sugar, baking spice — shifts with stave combination
  • Palate: Dark caramel, toasted grain, baking spice, dried fruit, wheated softness
  • Finish: Long, oak tannins and spice
  • Best for: Store-pick hunters and Maker's Mark loyalists — every bottle is genuinely unique