Company: Beam Suntory
Distillery: Maker’s Mark Distillery
Region: Loretto, Kentucky
Aging: No Official Age Statement but Approximately 6 Years
ABV: 50.5%
Proof: 101
Mash Bill: 70% Corn, 16% Soft Red Winter Wheat, 14% Malted Barley
Non-Chill Filtered: No
MSRP Price: $39
Appearance: Light Amber
Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 Tasting Notes
Nose: Toffee, sweet vanilla, toasted oak, baking spice, wheat, grain, citrus zest
Palate: Sweet toffee, toasted oak, vanilla, light fruits, apricot, orange citrus, wheat grain notes
Finish: Smooth medium finish that leaves you with a lovely mouthfeel full of toffee, vanilla, toasted oak, and fruit citrus.
Is Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 an Approachable Whiskey?
Maker’s Mark 101 is a very approachable whisky. It’s very easy to drink and has a lot of nice flavors that nearly everyone will enjoy.
While this bottle is 101 proof versus the standard Maker’s Mark which is 90 proof, the additional proof adds a whole ton of flavor to this bottle.
Is Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 Complex?
Maker’s Mark 101 has a few layers of flavors more than the standard Maker’s Mark whisky.
I can taste the additional flavor of caramel and toffee and also a bit more oak in this pour.
It still retains the nice citrus notes and it has a fuller finish which I rather enjoy.
What are Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101’s strongest attributes/flavors?
Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101’s strongest attribute is that it has a big bold caramel toffee flavor to it.
It has a lot of flavor but doesn’t overpower your taste buds from the additional ABV.
Is Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 a go-to whiskey?
Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 is surprisingly only $7 more than the standard bottle of Maker’s Mark and that is a price I would easily pay.
While the standard Maker’s Mark is also quite tasty, I prefer the additional flavors packed into this bottle.
Is Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 priced accurately to its quality?
Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101 delivers on its price tag.
For a bottle below $40, you get all the classic bourbon flavors with a nice, full finish.
Conclusion for Maker’s Mark Limited Release 101
Maker’s Mark is always a solid choice of whisky. I don’t think I’ve ever really been disappointed with a bottle I’ve gotten from them and this bottle is no exception.
If you see this one on the shelf, I’d recommend picking it up and giving it a shot compared to your standard Maker’s Mark. I think you’ll appreciate the additional flavors this one holds.
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