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Podcast: The Liquor Store Podcast
Episode: Whiskey Review: Maker's Mark BEP Barrel Proof Entry
Description: Tasting Notes: Entered into the barrel at 110 proof, rather than 125, generally means a slower, more gentle extraction. In additiion to the lower barrel entry proof, Maker's has also added 10 Virgin Toasted American oak staves to the barrel as well. The result is a very mellow fruit forward but brown sugar toned whiskey. The nose presents Rainier cherries, lemon curd, vanilla syrup, and leather couch. On the palate, a very drinkable 110.7 proof takes Maker's in a very different direction, sweeter AND spicier than normal Maker's. The palate is rich, complex, slightly drying, but also simultaneously juicy. So much complexity, but it m...