Tasting Notes: Makers Mark: Cellar Aged 2023

Makers Mark: Cellar Aged 2023 (USA: Bourbon: 11 Year: 57.85 % ABV)

Visual: Very Dark bronzed coloured body. Slow thick puckering comes from the spirit with one or two faster streaks.

Nose: Light black pepper. Sticky honey. Sticky aroma in general. Rye crackers. Strong, but less alcohol than expected. Toffee. Crunchy nut cornflakes. Sulphur touch. Tar. Olives. Water adds more black pepper. Makes more open. Stewed fruit – especially apricot.

Body: Strong alcohol. Sticky honey. Sticky mouthfeel. Drying. Toffee. Dry oak. Smooth front, lightly oily. Nutty. ...