Maker’s Mark RC6 Wood Finishing Series 2024

Tasting Notes

Maker's Mark "The Heart Release" is the latest chapter in their Wood Finishing Series, and it's a bold one. Clocking in at 111.7 proof, this bourbon gets a unique twist with two types of virgin French oak staves, aged in the distillery's limestone cellar. Expect a nose bursting with raspberry, cranberry, and caramel, followed by a rich palate of chocolate and maple. The finish is where things get interesting – a strong, bitter oak presence dominates, mingling with molasses and spice. This oak-forward profile makes it a departure from classic Maker's, leaning towards a more robust, almost polarizing experience. It's a bourbon that challenges expectations and showcases the distillery team's vision, for better or worse.

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