Welcome back, Scotch and Malt loving Steemians! Today I go out of my comfort zone and review a Bourbon whiskey from the sweet bluegrass hills of Kentucky with Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky! Let's dive in!
Nose.
Solvent. Paint thinner. Vanilla, honeycomb, raisins and spices. Lovely sweet smell of fresh, wet grasses and hay.
Body.
Full force. Pungent vanilla and biting edge, yet extremely smooth. Hints of almonds and raisins arise under a bed of caramel, honeycomb and fresh water on damp, sweet grasses. Alcohol burn. Oak spices.
Finish.
Oak oils and spices linger for a bit, though not extremely long. Caramel and raisin overtones are the last to leave on the sides of the tongue. A satisfying, sweet yet seasoned finish.
RATING: 3.4 / 5 Stars
Good stuff! Give it a try. Please enjoy my tasting video below to learn more about Bourbon whiskey, the Maker's Mark Distillery, and the flavor palette of this fine American drink which nods to its older brothers and cousins in Scotland.
Peace!
~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!