Then again, that was in Among many other qualifications — 51 percent corn mash bill, aged in charred new oak, venerated by dudes with special beards — bourbon has to be at least 40 percent ABV. America promptly freaked out. They eventually figured out he was sixth, NBD. No surprise Margie Samuels was the first woman directly connected to a distillery to be inducted into the Bourbon Hall of Fame. It sealed the brand. Still today, bottles are hand-dipped, slowing production from the more average to bottles per hour to to bottles per hour.
And yes, you can dip your own bottle and make an adorable video of it for YouTube. This helps the yeast flourish. Sweet and strong with touches of citrus, the Old Fashioned never really gets old, especially when it's made with Maker's Mark.
Want to get the full story on how we make Maker's Mark? Check out more about our history, our process and the dedicated people who make it. Whether you're after a smooth, full-flavored bourbon to sip neat or something to use in your favorite cocktail, any of these Maker's Mark expressions are a great place to start. Click the bottles to learn more about each bourbon. Trying to locate your favorite type of Maker's Mark Bourbon? Whether it's the tried-and-true original Maker's or something from our wood-finishing series, find it and other fine expressions below.
That single ingredient imparts a soft, rich sweetness that propelled Maker's Mark to be one of the most popular bourbons in the world. The grains are transformed into a mash using limestone-filtered water, which naturally filters out the iron. The mash is then fermented with an heirloom strain of yeast in year-old cypress plank tanks, where sugars are converted into alcohol. Double distillation in copper stills creates a high-alcohol distillate that is ready to be barrel-aged.
As required for all bourbon , the then-clear whiskey is placed in new charred oak barrels. These are rotated in the rackhouse throughout the aging process and are tasted regularly. In the barrel, the whiskey draws flavor from the wood and develops its golden-amber color.
Maker's Mark carries no age statement. Instead, the distillery prides itself on pulling the spirit "when it's done. The Samuels family has Scottish-Irish roots. This heritage is why Maker's Mark takes on the scotch spelling of "whisky" and drops the "e" commonly used for American whiskeys. Much like Jack Daniel's , Maker's Mark has an unmistakable signature taste. Once you get to know it, you will be able to recognize it instantly, even without seeing the bottle. The inviting aroma of this bourbon is marked by soft caramel and vanilla accented with wheat and oak.
On the palate, the balance of tongue-caressing sweetness, vanilla, caramel, and wood creates a medium-bodied whiskey. The finish is exceptionally smooth, with subtle spice notes that dissipate quickly. For decades, Maker's Mark was a single-bottle producer. It's said that Bill Sr. Because it is so smooth, Maker's Mark is a delight to sip straight.
Add a splash of water to open up the aromas and flavors, or serve it on the rocks. The mixability of this whiskey knows no bounds. If you're in doubt about which whiskey to pour into a cocktail, Maker's Mark is a good choice. The soft sweetness makes it mixable with various flavors, but the whiskey still has a punch, so it will never get lost. A perfect place to begin is with any of the best-known bourbon cocktails , including the old-fashioned, mint julep, and Manhattan. It's also an ideal bourbon for modern cocktail recipes that call for either bourbon or whiskey in general.
Maker's Mark pairs very well with berries particularly strawberries , citrus fruits, ginger, coffee, and chocolate.
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