Rating 91
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Produced In Kentucky
United States
ABV 54.4%
Availability Year Round
Price $57.00 
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2020-05-07

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Review

With its cask strength 54.4 percent ABV, this bourbon has a spicier, more intense profile than the rest of the Maker’s Mark lineup. Some swirling in the glass blows off some of the headier alcohol, revealing a sweet core of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of leather. The high alcohol content coats the palate with a pleasant spicy sensation, like a fiery curry (heat not flavor).

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Maker's Mark Cask Strength
With its cask strength 54.4 percent ABV, this bourbon has a spicier, more intense profile than the rest of the Maker’s Mark lineup. Some swirling in the glass blows off some of the headier alcohol, revealing a sweet core of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of leather. The high alcohol content coats the palate with a pleasant spicy sensation, like a fiery curry (heat not flavor).

Reviewed On: 05-07-2020
91
POINTS
Maker's Mark Cask Strength
With its cask strength 54.4 percent ABV, this bourbon has a spicier, more intense profile than the rest of the Maker’s Mark lineup. Some swirling in the glass blows off some of the headier alcohol, revealing a sweet core of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of leather. The high alcohol content coats the palate with a pleasant spicy sensation, like a fiery curry (heat not flavor).

Reviewed On: 05-07-2020