Makers Mark Bourbon Whiskey, 1 L, 45%
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Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky 1.0L 45%
The history of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky is a somewhat atypical Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that is produced in Loretto, Kentucky. The first special feature of Maker's Mark is its name. Unlike other American whiskeys, the (e) in Whisk(e)y is omitted, which is why it is called Makers Mark Bourbon Whisky. More exciting than the name of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky, however, is its history, which began in 1780. At that time, former officer Robert Samuels went from Pennsylvania to Kentucky to settle there as a farmer and distiller. The whiskeys produced by Samuels, however, were intended more for personal use, and it was not until his grandson Taylor Williams that he began producing bourbon whiskey commercially in 1844. The family business was then successfully continued by William Isaac and Leslie and reopened after the dry years of Prohibition with a new distillery. The distillery is now run by the seventh generation and produces around 4,000 litres of whiskey a day, which is very little compared to other American bourbon whiskey distilleries.
The production of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
Along with the name, the production method of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is also unusual. A very high proportion of sour mash (around a third) is used. The mash is composed as follows: 70% corn, 16% barley malt, 14% winter wheat.
Normally, rye is used instead of wheat for bourbon whiskey, but it is the wheat that gives Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky its special flavour. Furthermore, during distillation, care is taken to only use up to around 62.5% ABV. is highly distilled so that more aromatic substances are retained in the distillate. Maker's Mark also takes particular care in choosing the barrels. These are stored in the open air for around a year before filling to extract the tannins. This process is obviously very expensive, but it is of great benefit to Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky. One of the biggest buyers of used Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky barrels is the Scottish malt distillery Glenmorangie, which also pays great attention to outstanding barrel quality. After storage, Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is bottled in distinctive bottles and then dipped head first by hand in red sealing wax. This is how the famous Red Seal Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is created, which is highly valued by connoisseurs all over the world.
The taste of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
On the nose, Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is extremely round and balanced, with fine notes of vanilla, wood and cocoa. The body of the Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky is round, soft and buttery with a fine sweetness and again hints of caramel and vanilla. The smooth, pure aftertaste of the Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky ends a drinking experience that is unparalleled in this price range. Ideal for classic whiskey drinks or neat on ice.
Alcohol content: | 45% Vol. |
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Country: | USA |
Filling quantity: | 1 Liter |
Responsible food business operator: | Beam Suntory Deutschland GmbH Unterschweinstiege 2-14 60549 Frankfurt am Main Deutschland |
Sherry: | - |
Type: | Bourbon Whiskey |
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