Maker’s Mark Cask Strength (Batch 23-06), 54.75%

Introduction

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is the distillery’s ultimate expression, offering the pure, undiluted experience of their classic bourbon. Batch 23-06 represents a special bottling that gives whiskey enthusiasts the opportunity to taste the famous Maker’s Mark exactly as it is when tapped directly from the barrel.

Production Method

• Ingredients: Made with traditional Maker’s Mark mashbill of 70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, and 14% malted winter barley, with grain selected and purchased from local producers.
• Distillation Process: Double-distilled in Maker’s Mark’s characteristic pot still, ensuring a pure and full-bodied spirit that preserves the natural aromas of the grain.
• Maturation: Aged in handcrafted American oak barrels of the highest quality, which have been air-dried outdoors for 9 months to reduce tannin content.
• Special Techniques: Bottled directly from the barrel without cold filtration or addition of water, preserving the whiskey’s natural oils and maximum flavor complexity.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Intense aromas of caramelized vanilla, toasted oak, brown sugar, overripe cherries, and spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Taste: Powerful and full-bodied with notes of caramel, toasted oak, dark chocolate, dried fruits, warm honey, and subtle spices, intensified by the high alcohol strength.
• Finish: Long and warming with persistent notes of oak, caramel, vanilla, and a delicate spicy finish that gradually fades.

Recommended Serving

• Serving Temperature: Room temperature (18-21°C) to highlight all aromas.
• Glass Recommendation: A Glencairn whiskey glass or tulip-shaped glass that concentrates the aromas.
• Serving Ideas: Enjoy it neat to experience the full flavor profile, or add a few drops of pure water to open up new flavor nuances. Can also be diluted according to personal preference.
• Food Pairings: Perfect match for dark chocolate, pecan pie, grilled dishes, caramelized desserts, or strong cheeses.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol Percentage: 54.75% (cask strength)
• Bottle Size: 70 cl
• Country/Region of Origin: USA, Kentucky
• Certifications/Awards: Maker’s Mark Cask Strength has received numerous awards, including Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and is highly rated by whiskey experts worldwide.

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Batch 23-06 represents the ultimate bourbon experience with its uncompromising and extremely intense flavor profile that only cask strength can deliver.

As a limited batch bottling, this specific edition is only available in limited quantities, making each bottle a coveted collector’s item among whiskey connoisseurs.

Distilled and bottled under Bill Samuels Jr.’s vigilant supervision, this bourbon respects the family’s old traditions that have made Maker’s Mark one of the world’s most respected bourbon producers.

Recognition from Experts

Connoisseurs and whiskey experts worldwide have consistently praised Maker’s Mark Cask Strength for its exceptional flavor complexity and authenticity that reflects the distillery’s dedication to craftsmanship.

Many dedicated whiskey enthusiasts return time and again to Maker’s Mark Cask Strength as their preferred choice when seeking a premium bourbon experience without compromise.

Whiskey magazines and international spirits judges regularly place this cask strength bourbon among the absolute best on the market, confirming its position as a true classic.

From Maker’s Mark Distillery to You

With each bottle of Cask Strength, Maker’s Mark distillery shares their most treasured asset – an uncompromised and unadulterated bourbon exactly as it tastes for the master distiller during barrel sampling.

The iconic bottle with its characteristic red wax seal symbolizes the same care and artisanal dedication that the Samuels family has put into every drop of Maker’s Mark since 1953.

Become part of the Maker’s Mark family by enjoying this exceptional Cask Strength bourbon – an authentic experience that connects you directly to Kentucky’s proud bourbon tradition.