Maker's Mark Cask Strength Batch 22-03

Glass: Glencairn, rested 15 minutes. Color: Medium amber. Smell: Caramel, vanilla, a little fruit. Taste: Baking spice, some clove, and a hint of cinnamon. Finish: Medium length with medium heat. With a splash: The clove notes become more noticeable, but the other flavors from the taste are still present. Overall: 7.5/10 - This is priced between the 101 proof and the private select, and it appears to be for this reason: this is the 90 proof makers in a single barrel at barrel entry proof. No more or less than that. If you like regular Maker's, you might like this more since it's the same thing dialed up to 11. What it doesn't bring is anything else: the stave finishing of the private selects or the wild experimentation of the wood finishing or cellar aged variants. It's good, but Maker's has shown that they're capable of so much more.

This is incredible! It's very potent yet possesses a great deal of sweetness. This is a favorite of mine and my top choice above 50% ABV.