Bourbon

Maker's Mark

Maker's Mark Distillery · Kentucky, USA

Review and tasting notes

A wheated bourbon known for its red wax dipped bottle.

Key facts

• Category: Bourbon
• Distillery: Maker's Mark Distillery
• Region: Kentucky, USA
• ABV / Proof: 45% · 90 proof
• Age: None stated (~6-7 years)
• Typical price: $28-35

Tasting profile

• Nose: Vanilla bean, crème brûlée, touch of spicy oak
• Palate: Pears, light caramel, brown sugar, touch of cherries
• Finish: Increasingly dry, black pepper, tannins, barrel char
• Best for: The classic wheated bourbon known for its red wax dipped bottle top — a benchmark easy-sipper