Day 3 ... tonight, we're drinking Maker's Mark Cask Strength, 55% ABV. After two Irish Whiskeys, this was a nice change. How was it? Let's find out...
Initially on the nose, I wasn't getting much of anything. I had a little bit of the alcohol burn that should have clued me into the higher proof on this one. Eventually I did get typical bourbon notes including molasses/caramel, some red fruit and maybe a light pepper note, though that could have just been the proof.
The taste had some sweet along with some dry wood in the back. I got more of that peppery tingle, though again, sometimes proof can come across as peppery/spicy. I thought for a second this could have been a rye. But every time I went back for another sip it did get more typical bourbon. The finish seemed more spicy, with a lot of dry wood and some cherry.
Water didn't change things much, I could drink this either way. This one cost me $42 when I bought it, and for that price, it's pretty good overall. My biggest complaint is that it was a bit flat overall, and surprisingly soft for the proof. I would rate it 3.5/5.0.
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