SOUTHERN / AMERICAN / PACIFIC WINE & SPIRITS® Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky [375mL] – 6045590028447

“Waves of sweet scents roll up from the glass. Quintessential caramel and vanilla are amplified by a brown sugar undercurrent. A slight floral note layers in against the bourbon’s sweet-heavy base, grounding it to a degree. It’s an enjoyable introduction that offers good elements without any bad. The palate dials the intensity up a notch compared to the nose. The sip is sweet, with caramel and vanilla maintaining the bourbon’s core. It’s accented by cinnamon, dark cherry, and a toasted oak note. The caramel and vanilla core remains present, but it’s fleeting. A rush of cinnamon spice ramps up over the sweeter base, overshading the bourbon’s sweeter side. Light citrus, hints of barrel char and aged oak, and slight brown sugar emerge. Overall it’s an ending that starts sweet but transitions quickly towards bit of heat and spice, which adds depth and length to the finish.” – Breaking Bourbon

Gold – Intl Spirits Challenge 2022