Whisky
Bourbon Straight Bourbon
/ Maker's Mark • Kentucky, United States • 50.5% ABV

Maker's Mark 101

7.9
Score out of 10 Based on 38 reviews Latest review
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AI Sensory Summary

"Reviewers generally describe the aroma as sweet and fruit-forward, noting vanilla, caramel, baking spices, and fruits like apples and apricots, although one reviewer found it unapproachable with stinging dry spice, metallic tones, and funk. On the palate, there is broad consensus on a rich, creamy texture characterized by caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and amplified spice and fruit, alongside occasional notes of chocolate and leather. Impressions of the finish diverge, as several reviewers report a long, lingering warmth with toffee and dried fruit, while others find it to be short with a quick dissipation of heat and pepper."

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Distillery Note

Higher proof expression bottled at 101 US proof.

Maker's Mark 101

Maker's Mark 101

Whisky ·Bourbon ·Straight Bourbon · 50.5%
Maker's Mark · Kentucky, United States
7.9
/ 10 from 38 reviews Latest review
Community score
No community reviews yet (0/5)
Why people like it, or don't
AI Summary

"Reviewers generally describe the aroma as sweet and fruit-forward, noting vanilla, caramel, baking spices, and fruits like apples and apricots, although one reviewer found it unapproachable with stinging dry spice, metallic tones, and funk. On the palate, there is broad consensus on a rich, creamy texture characterized by caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and amplified spice and fruit, alongside occasional notes of chocolate and leather. Impressions of the finish diverge, as several reviewers report a long, lingering warmth with toffee and dried fruit, while others find it to be short with a quick dissipation of heat and pepper."

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Taste Profile

Higher proof expression bottled at 101 US proof.
Flavor DNA
The Ideal Moment
Anytime Pour Highly Versatile Crowd Pleaser
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Character Drivers

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Consensus Check

Key findings

Loved for

  • Creamy

Criticized for

  • Cinnamon
  • Citrus
  • Pepper
  • Dry
  • Light
  • Heat

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery caramel, vanilla, sweet 30/38
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, baking spice, cinnamon 27/38
  • Fruity fruit, apple, citrus 24/38
  • Woody & Roasted oak, wood, toasted 20/38
  • Cereal & Nutty wheat, corn, malted barley 18/38

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Maker's Mark: How alike does this range taste, and where does this bottle sit in the portfolio?

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