Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 19 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Slightly smoky. Toasty. Maple syrup. Palate Creamy. Nutty. flapjack. Dryish. Clean. Smooth. Finish Slightly fruity, winey (Muscat). Some acidity. Comment This famously smooth whisky seems slightly less sweet than I remember, especially in the nose and finish . Better balanced, but perhaps fractionally less distinctive.

Dave Broom Nose Elegant, harmonious and soft. Runny honey, cherry, peach/apricot, butter icing/cream and fresh wild herbs. Palate Ripe, soft, creamy and fruit-filled: cherries and peaches in honey syrup with dusting of nutmeg and cinnamon. Finish Soft then crisps up. Comment Chewy and mellow. Great balance and elegance. Still a classic.