With the bumbling criminals that run our country at the helm, the supply chains are broken to the point that the once ubiquitous Makers Mark is now unavailable. This has forced me to dive into my coffers of cask strength and served to remind me how great these are, what value they provide, and how sad it is that many may never know the silky touch of its velvet hand. This is strong, smooth, rich and manly. Its a shame for you, dear reader of this worthless review, that you arent here sharing it with me. But youre not. And now its gone. Just like the mind of Our Dear Leader.
About this bottle
Originally only available in 375ml sized bottles, Maker's Mark Cask Strength is now packaged and sold in full-sized bottles. As the name suggests, it is batched and bottled at cask strength (108-114 proof). It is minimally filtered to remove wood pieces, but it is not chill-filtered so expect a fuller flavor as well as a higher proof. This cask strength expression is the base for other Maker's Mark Wood Finishing expressions. Batch 21-03 is bottled at 109.4 proof.
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This is a tremendously good value for the money. Very soft grain notes on the nose mixed with sweet traditional notes that eases just as softly into the palate. Even at 110 proof this drinks with a nice front of palate tingle. The finish is the weakest part of the profile. Short to medium with a slight bit of bitterness , but not overwhelmingly so. This should be in your stable.
I’ve had 2 different ECBP as of now this Cask Strength has been amongst my favorites though 21-03. Nice caramel nose, brown sugar, cinnamon. Smooth on palate with a slight bite once swallowed. If you see it on the shelf grab it! You won’t be disappointed at all!
Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla wafer, baking spices. Palate: Roasted peanuts, toffee, oak, cinnamon. Finish: Baking spices, pepper, oak, cinnamon. Quite dry and warm. Awesome bourbon!
Delicious Docks NYC
Tapers off quickly
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Same style and price bracket, best rated first.