Maker's Mark Red Yellow Wax

Maker's Mark

One of the old school original bourbons and one of the first to turn my head. This is a steady reliable day drinker with just enough flavor. Lacks the complexity of some other bourbons but for the price, you can't find much better.

Score 80/100

Maker's Mark

Whiskey tasted neat. Appearance: straw-gold colour. Nose: A fair bit of alcohol, some vanilla, caramel, brown sugar becoming more prevalent with time. Palate: Sweet and somewhat plain; a very 'forward' flavor profile. Caramel, brown sugar, a bit of toast, some vanilla, very mild oak. Finish: very short with little hint of spice. Overall...

Score 73/100

Maker's Mark

This has been a classic staple in my cabinet. After I married my wife I discovered that this was also a staple of her cabinet . . . but only for cooking! I am on a mission to find an alternative bourbon to cook with (mainly because it is about $30 for a 750mL here in Virginia). Here are my thoughts on a recent bottle: Nose: Maple, brown sugar,...

Score 84/100

Maker's Mark 46

Ok round two in this Maker's Mark match-up courtesy of @paddockjudge. Maker's 46 was released sometime around 2010, it has the distinction of being the second products to be released by the distillery since it's inception. It uses the same mashbill as standard Maker's 70% Corn, 16% Wheat, 14% Malted Barley but the whisky is put back into barrels...

Score 85/100