Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon is a wheated bourbon, meaning it’s made with red winter wheat instead of the traditional rye. It’s known for its smooth, sweet flavor profile and creamy texture. It’s bottled at 90 proof and comes in a signature red wax-dipped bottle. Sweet, with notes of vanilla, caramel, and oak. The use of red winter wheat contributes to its sweetness and smoothness. Pours a rich golden amber colour with an enticing nose of butterscotch and vanilla bean; the palate is smooth with delectable toffee and milk chocolate flavour followed by a lightly spiced finish. Maker’s Mark is the only bourbon distillery to use pure, iron-free limestone spring water exclusively, not city, well or river water.
The red wax seal on the bottle is a distinctive feature.