Episode 136 - Maker’s Mark 101
About this episode
The episode explores the nuances of Maker’s Mark bourbon, including its mash bill and the differences between various proof levels.
Send us Fan Mail Maker’s Mark 101 sounds like a tiny step on paper, but that extra proof and extra $10 can mean very different things depending on how you actually drink bourbon. We break down the Maker’s Mark mash bill (yes, Tony knows it by heart), talk about why a wheated bourbon tastes so sweet and smooth, and explain how the standard 90 proof, Maker’s Mark 101, and Maker’s Mark Cask Strength are more alike than most people realize. If you’ve ever wondered whether “higher proof” automatic...
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