I’ve been making my way through Kentucky’s most known bourbons, after I recent get fed up with Scotch prices, so I’ve been working the £25 give or take a few quid options. Started off with Bulleit, Knob Creek, Woodford and a 100 proof rye, Rittenhouse for Old Fashioneds over Christmas. Bare in mind that apart from the rye the Christmas offers all brought them to the £25 mark.
The Knob Creek was a challenge at 50%abv, but with some crushed ice or a smidge of water, the flavours were first the heat second, the Bulleit was silk, toffees, caramel, nuts, and all round gorgeousness, the alcohol spirit kicking in in the chest, giving that lovely warmth. Ditto the Woodford Reserve.
Makers Mark hits your tongue with raw spirit when sipped neat, desensitises your taste buds leaving a hint of something pleasant, but it is not a tempered distilled drink.
Add some crushed ice or a generous dash of water and the flavours are tasted on the buds, but at usual price, I will not buy Makers Mark again, too much effort required to enjoy it. Too raw and unrefined, ok for an Old Fashioned, but then there’s maybe better ryes, ie Bulleit at the same price that will be more satisfying. It’s OK, but when you can buy Buffalo Trace at 20 a bottle, it’s much easier.
| Alcohol Type | Bourbon |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 8.4 x 10.2 x 25.7 cm; 700 Grams |
| Item model number | Live in Morrisons |
| Product Name | Bourbon Whiskey |
| Allergen Information | Contains: Sulphites |
| Weight | 1 Kilograms |
| Volume | 700 Millilitres |
| Units | 700.0 millilitre |
| Solid Net Weight | 1.25 Kilograms |
| Storage Instructions | Ambient storage. |
| Serving Recommendation | Straight: enjoy with nothing added release the flavours, Water: add a splash of water to. Ice: add some ice for a refreshing drink. |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Country of origin of primary ingredient(s) | USA |
| Alcohol Content | 45 Percent by Volume |
| Brand | Maker's Mark |
| Vintage | NV |
| Format | Liquid |
| Barrel ageing time | 3 years |
| Liquid Packaging Seal | Screw Cap |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Volume | 700 Millilitres |
| Liquid volume | 0.7 Litres |
| Manufacturer | MBW1S |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Christmas Gift, Birthday Gift, Fathers Day Gift |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Region Produced In | Kentucky |
| Speciality | Suitable_for_vegetarians |
| Aging Vessel Material | Bourbon_cask |
| Item Weight | 700 g |
| Country of origin | USA |
