Whisky
Bourbon Straight Bourbon
/ Maker's Mark • Kentucky, United States • 45.0% ABV

Maker's Mark Bourbon

7.4
Score out of 10 Based on 149 reviews Latest review
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"Reviewers generally describe the aroma as sweet and fruity, highlighting scents of caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, honey, citrus, and toasted oak alongside baking spices. The palate is widely characterized by a soft or creamy texture featuring flavors of vanilla, brown sugar, butterscotch, crème brûlée, oak, and mild fruits. Assessments of the finish diverge, with several tasters reporting a medium to long duration marked by lingering spice, wood, or floral notes, while another finds it very short with minimal spice. Reviewers also disagree on the presence of alcohol, as some note distinct astringency and burn while others experience a softer, sweet profile."

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Maker's Mark Bourbon

Maker's Mark Bourbon

Whisky ·Bourbon ·Straight Bourbon · 45.0%
Maker's Mark · Kentucky, United States
7.4
/ 10 from 149 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 fruity, highlighting scents of caramel, vanilla, brown sugar, honey, citrus, and toasted oak alongside baking spices. The palate is widely characterized by a soft or creamy texture featuring flavors of vanilla, brown sugar, butterscotch, crème brûlée, oak, and mild fruits. Assessments of the finish diverge, with several tasters reporting a medium to long duration marked by lingering spice, wood, or floral notes, while another finds it very short with minimal spice. Reviewers also disagree on the presence of alcohol, as some note distinct astringency and burn while others experience a softer, sweet profile."

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Key findings

Loved for

  • Tannic
  • Pecan
  • Peach
  • Sharp
  • Bite

Criticized for

  • Menthol
  • Oaky
  • Astringency
  • Faint
  • Young
  • Burn

Flavor profile

  • Sweet & Confectionery vanilla, sweet, caramel 88/149
  • Cereal & Nutty wheat, rye, corn 78/149
  • Woody & Roasted oak, wood, toasted 69/149
  • Spicy & Herbal spice, cinnamon, spices 60/149
  • Fruity fruit, orange, cherry 58/149

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