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Alright, it's bourbon time! Marker's Mark Red Wax is another classic bottling with a good portion of wheat in its mash bill. As expected, the nose is soft and intensely sweet with vanilla, fudge and a touch of sawdust. Simple but actually 'pleasant'. On the palate, the youthfulness of the spirit becomes more obvious. Corn syrup, honey and mild pepper are followed by alcohol and dry wood spices. Hints of popcorn and bitter almonds characterize the short and uneventful finish. An easy Kentucky straight bourbon which doesn't kill you if tried neat. RATING: 2.5/5.0 stars ≙ 74 pts → SUBPAR

decent.

Maker's Mark, 45% In the Airport Lounge. Let's see... The typical bourbon note, slightly sweet, but also strong, if you hold the nose too much. After a minute, the beautiful aroma is gone, only alcohol available. Strong in the mouth, but also pleasant. You can taste the barrel, the oak, spicy notes. He is not bad. But I'm not a big Bourbon fan ...

Dark amber color. There is a certain oilyness.

Flawless, but common bourbon. Probably quite good in a cocktail because of the sweet softness. For those among us with a sweet tooth. Boy, sweet indeed! Thanks, Pat!

Aroma-Subtle；Palate-77/100; Aftertaste-Short；

Good mix bourbon. Just OK.

On the nose, rough scent of grain and almond, then "sempiternelle" trio vanilla, cereals (softer!) And caramel! On the palate, strong alcoholic attack, then a woody side appears as well as undifferentiated spices! after, return of the pastry caramel. In the final, it's short and simple on the same scents! A bourbon more without major interest!

This is better than your average bourbon and thats it.

COLOUR: dark amber - good solid bourbon - has a slightly stronger character due to the 45% - very high proportion of wheat and no rye - quite pricey at around €20 - and recommended, although (due to the 45%) not directly suitable for beginners

Maybe an ideal introduction to the world of Bourbon and Tennessee ... [Color] amber;

An easy sipping bourbon, somewhat simple but very much enjoyable.

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A wonderful bourbon, with lots of vanilla and oak, that is sold at more than reasonable price

Best for a drink

This is a good solid bourbon, but it is not without flaws. Probably more of a mixer than straight. For a few dollars more, go for the Woodford Reserve.

A very tasty and easy to drink bourbon. Great value for money.

Maker`s Mark maintain that they distil their bourbon to the lowest proof of any US whiskey distillery. This proffers a bourbon that retains a rich flavour. Developed by Bill Samuels Sr, he replaced rye with red winter wheat to reduce the burning sensation.

Meh. Smells pretty good, but tastes very weird.

newly tasted in Dec. 2017: feel much more vanilla, but also a lot of adhesive taste> would distribute much less points than my first Degunotiz from the year 2010!

Repeat tasting for more than five years. Last time, Maker's Mark tasted 25th July 2010 for a second tasting of the Peat Brotherhood. Now I have the chance to try again by swapping Cyrus. I had a big sample from Cyra (thanks) and after a series of good US samples this is back in that bourbon misery. It is badly evaluated and even worse, it has something good in it, but it smells like a thinner, a bitter taste. Even before I noticed the thinner, we had more than 80 points on the paper. That was strange, in the first half of the sample I did not really notice this disturbing component, and the second two days later it slammed into my nose from the first moment ... I think more than thinner resembled polish and lacquer, which is more tolerable for me . Well, with this brand it's just hard ... At the same time, the varnish in the fragrance itself can be in a very pleasant position, as I have already met with better brands. Who did not drink, try and judge yourself. As always.

Tasted on 07-25-2020.

It's a great bourbon for drinking or for mixing aswell. Unfortunately it's the same price as the Wild Turkey 101 here in my country and it doesn't even come close in my opinion. Also waaaay to sweet for me. Gotta give a kudos to the style of the bottle and to the wax on top! Would have been much better if it came with a cork instead of a screwcap tho. :)

So this is not my type, I definitely would not say about this product that it's bad, it's nothing for me. The past tested bourbon Mellow Corn is, in my opinion, a better investment if you want to taste the taste of corn. Total vanilla and 45% strong alcohol component. But again, a little change. Drinks were pretty good.

Fine entry level bourbon. Value (£25) : 7/10

I'm not the biggest bourbon fan, but I like this one.

A good versatile bourbon with fresh sour notes to drink neat, with or without ice or use as a mixer. (Rating interval 79-82)

Makers Mark. An outrageously large (90ml or more) free pour (in both senses of that phrase) at Maggiano's, Denver, July 2022. They just poured until the tumbler glass was nearly half full. I didn’t take any detailed notes at this important social event. I had anticipated drinking a small amount of this and moving on to wine, but they poured me so much that I ended up sipping on this all evening (it not being the most drinkable neat pour). Sweet impression but rough-edged. Ethanol and spice combine on that finish to make it seem far stronger than it is. Hard to drink a pour of, let alone this size of a pour. It’s not bad as such just slow going and not really suited to being sipped neat in my view. Literally everyone else who ordered a pour had theirs on ice. Clearly that's the way to drink a whiskey like this. 3.0/72

No thanks. To harsh (taste). Nose okay.

Maker's Mark Tasting Notes Proof: 90 Aroma: Woody oak, caramel, vanilla and wheat prevail in the nose Taste: Sweet and balanced with caramel, vanilla and fruity essences Finish: Smooth and subtle

A high-quality artisanal vanilla ice cream, creamy and scented, covered with homemade whipped cream then oriental pastries and sesame and rose-colored Turkish delight, violet petals and, finally, a refreshing spice stroke. What can we blame this entry-level bourbon? I persist: absolutely nothing. He's just very good, that's all.

I don't know how many bottles I've already emptied of that ... I think it's good. Is a good one of the mark. Whether pure, with ice cream and / or cola.

70% corn, 16% wheat and 14% barley malt

A good nose, but unfortunately it's a bit rough from there on. the development is rather thin, and the flavours remain somewhat unpronounced and hidden, while the balance isn't all that well. it's said to be a 'beginners bourbon', but I think it's even a bit too harsh and nippy for that. Enjoyable, but not something I will fill up my cabinet with. 74- 75 points

On demand, unthinkingly, at your own expense, you can have...

Wow, for me only drinkable on the rocks…

Acetone and hard, it is better to refrain from purchasing

A very tasty bourbon with a nice, sweet and extremely soft nose. Surprisingly spicy in the mouth with the pepper note. Departure, unfortunately, rather meaningless. There are no rough edges. Therefore, I would even see it as a cozy drinking whiskey rather than a cocktail spirit. Because whether it prevails over the other ingredients? I see the Bulleit more suitable for this task.

Nothing special, but it's okey. Drinkable with a lot of sweetness.

Tasty bourbon with increased strength.

A good, but not phenomenal Kentucky Bourbon

Nosing: Mild, fruity and fresh to light fruits, sweet to honey, floral herbs, virtually no adhesive note in the nose, yet unmistakably a bourbon Tasting: Sweet and fruity, slightly metallic, spicy and immature due to the young age, herbs with light peppermint, some spice With water: even lighter, fruity and tart, less sweet Comment: Beautiful whiskey, where the classic bourbon note is more in the background, so that the fruit flavors are more effective.

Room temperature when tasting: 24℃ Eyes: golden smell. Nose: cream dessert, gingerbread man, butter cookies, cinnamon powder, a little spice, cupcakes, a little sour plum powder. Palate: cream, hot cocoa, some bayberry juice, spices, purple Suhe cinnamon, walnut leba, a bit of turmeric powder, ripe fruit skin. Final rhyme Finish: long and full-bodied, oak, interesting, muffins, custard sauce Body: more robust and solid body Nose: 84/100 Palate: 85/100 Finish: 86/100 Body: 86/100 Overall: 85/100

Okay, albeit weird, supermarket bourbon. Super sweet and chemical, some good flavours, but a lot of off ones.

Maker's Mark is THE budget bourbon for me. Simple, with all the typical bourbon notes. Easy to sip at a good price. It won't blow you away, but it always brings a smile to your face. Just drink it and don't think about it.

"The lone saving grace of a bad wedding bar" ⁣ Safe to say I'm less than impressed. I know this is perceived by many people (non-whiskey enthusiasts) as a 'high quality' bourbon but unfortunately it is far from it. I can suggest several similarly priced options that would make a better sipper or mixer. ????‍♂️⁣

N: vanilla, solvent, banana, hazelnut G / A: lemon, mint

72 points

A nice, good quality, small batch wheated bourbon.

A very solid malt, especially for the price. However, no regular in my bar, but taste and finish after the very tasty nose fall off too much. But do not be sorry to have bought it, the bottle will surely be emptied.

Nose: light caramel, light honey, light cinnamon spice Palate: some wood spice, very thin mouthfeel, watered down caramel Finish: very short, no new notes Balance: fairly disjointed, felt like this bottle has been open for a very long time Comment: tasted at a dinner event but didn't have anything heavy to throw off my senses, good thing I hadn't sprung for a the cs version cuz Im very disappointed in the regular MM version, this is the worst score Ive ever given

Aroma - powdered sugar, wheat, meadow grass. The taste is sweet, corn. The degree of alcohol is not strongly felt. The drink tastes too simple. There is no inherent flavor of corn in all bourbons. Aftertaste of wood and sweetness, but not bulging.

A bit to harsh to drink neat but ok in a cocktail or mix

This is my first serious taste of bourbon, In my memories of drinking casually in the past (mostly Jim Beam and Jack Daniel's), I found American whiskey to be very stimulating and very sweet. The bottle I bought is the 200ml version sold by the supermarket, and the bottle has the same perfect red sealing wax. I really like the professional attitude of the distillery that emphasizes hand-made. Drinking temperature: 18°C Pour into glass for 15 minutes. The tasting notes are below. Very distinctive, but not very pleasing to me. I can't imagine an occasion where I specifically chose to drink this whiskey. But this bottle of whiskey should not be bad at all except that the alcohol taste is too stimulating, maybe it is just that I am not suitable for this bottle of whiskey. The taste score is 82, and the price does not affect the score.

Extremely cloying wheat whiskey - almost impossible to drink..

An untypical bourbon, but delicious.

A lovely sweet summer whiskey with wonderful creaminess.

Nice bourbon, which I tend to order from time to time when I happen to be in a nightclub. Which means I haven't drunk it in a long time.

19/21/20/20

Code of the bottle or batch: 2011MMA 077562116 For the price, 25 euros, could be a good option to drink. Moreover it is a 45% bourbon. In conclusion, it is a nice bourbon, but if somebody is searching a bourbon experience or something more complex there are better bottles.

Too much sweetness, just bourbon without character.

Vanilla and savory bread

Ok bourbon

I'm feeling a bit crazy today so I decided not to review Scotch. Let's go for a Bourbon: Maker's Mark Red Wax! Some information on the bottle: - Full name: Maker's Mark Red Wax - Category: Bourbon - Distilled by: Maker’s Mark Distillery Inc. - Bottled by: Distillery - Alcohol: 45% Tasting notes: Nose: Strong notes of Oak & Vanilla, dare I say some brown sugar as well. Some oranges in the background. Palate: Creamy on the palate and immediately quite sweet. I notice maize and dark caramel. Even some apple / pear. A very pleasant taste. Finish: A short, warm and sweet finish without much 'theatrics'. Overall rating: 71 Final thoughts: I picked this one up in Luxemburg expecting just an average bourbon, up in basic Jack Daniel's' street. But soon it became quite clear to me that this isn't something you'd mix with a soda. It is perfectly good and balanced on its own with a nice, sweet profile. This was my first venture into real bourbon and I will hold Maker's Mark in very high regards as 'she was my first' ????. And you never forget your first... Used scale: 00-10 | My face just imploded 10-19 | Drain pour 20-29 | Serious flaws 30-39 | Flaws or mixing grade 40-49 | Flawed, or poor quality 50-59 | Average | Some flaws but acceptable 60-69 | Good 70-79 | Above average 80-89 | Well above average 90-95 | Outstanding 95-100 | Nectar of Gods If you liked this review, please follow my adventures on instagram: @thewhiskeyreviewer

19, 21, 20, 19 Weak aroma, but interestingly revealed at the finish

Not a fan of burbon, but it is nice and tasty

The bourbon that teach you what is 'Acetone'

I am holding Maker's Mark in very high regards, this is currently my favourite bourbon, altough it is not really complex. Nose: very sweet, vanilla, toffee, nuts, nail polish, apricot Taste: similar to nose with hints of oranges and cloves Finish: warm, woody, nutty, sweet

A typical starter bourbon however every time I come back to it it's almost like it becomes more and more distant to what I enjoy in a good Whiskey.

very good and enjoyable spirit

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey ABV 45% The intro is very pleasant, sweet nose, typical corn cookie sweetness, wood, apples and vanilla (quite intense) - a big plus for that then in the TASTE: initially consistent, sweetness, butter cookies, fruit, flowers, vanilla, but then (surprise) a slow transition into a completely different profile: pepperiness!! which stays with us in the FINISH And for this ending a big minus. My subjective rating: 73 I'd rather finish the bottle and not go back to it.

Good value, nice easy sipper, tasty caramel. A bit metallic, not a super clean taste

Une belle entrée dans l’univers du Bourbon, pas le meilleur, mais tout de même un choix excellent!

I'm gonna preface this by saying the current review score of roughly 77/100 is crazy low for this product. I imagine this is because Maker's Mark is a big entry point into the world of actually good whiskey for many people, which means a good portion of those actively enthusiastic enough about whiskey to publish ratings online will since have tasted many different, and often much more expensive whiskeys before and compare them side by side. That is a mistake in my opinion. The classic Maker's Mark is without a doubt the perfect choice for anyone who is interested in whiskey beyond the Jim Beams and Jack Daniels of the world. It may not hold up to the intricate flavors of your favorite bottles, but in terms of quality and experience it demolishes just about everything at or below it's price (that price being about 24€ for me, though I've seen it priced as high as 32€). I'd say if you can get it below 27ish € it's a good deal, above that it might be worth going for a sightly higher class bottle in the 30-40€ range instead. However, that is also a price range where many mediocre brands that hope to sell on premium marketing alone crowd, so if you don't know what to judge a higher quality whiskey on and don't have a high enough budget to taste through many of them it will still be a good choice. In total, choose this if you are the kind of person that wants to go from whiskey-cokes and cheap shots at the bar to quality cocktails and sipping drinks. Or if you already love quality whiskey and don't want to go back to the cheap stuff, but don't want to waste your favourite (and expensive) bottles on cocktails for your frienda.