Description
- WHY:The original “craft” whiskey, Maker’s Mark is one of the most consistently delicious brand name Bourbons in the business with sweet, creamy notes of baking spice and loads of vanilla on the finish.
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HOW:Using a wheated mashbill recipe, just like Weller or Pappy Van Winkle, the high corn content (70%) combined with 16% wheat and 14% malted barley creates one of the softest Bourbons around. Most Bourbons use a combination of corn and rye, which results in a spicier character, but the substitution of wheat leads to a sweeter flavor profile.
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WHAT:Maker’s Mark was founded in Loretto, KY in 1954 by Bill Samuels, who allegedly decided on his Bourbon’s wheated recipe after baking a loaf of bread and deciding that “no rye” was the way to go. Aged for roughly six years, Marker’s Mark Bourbon with its iconic red wax seal has become a signature of quality that is still recognized globally. Despite its growth and incorporation into the Beam Suntory portfolio, the whiskey continues to be made with care and to the highest standard. Bottled at 45% ABV.
