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Maker’s Mark Bourbon 101
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The iconic wheated bourbon, beautifully amplified. Maker’s Mark 101 takes the distillery’s world-famous, soft red winter wheat recipe and presents it at a higher, bolder proof. Originally a highly sought-after international travel exclusive, this 101-proof expression delivers a rich, full-bodied experience without losing any of the signature Maker’s smoothness. Bursting with intensified notes of deep caramel, bright vanilla, and rich baking spices, it is a fantastic pour for enthusiasts who want a punchier, more robust wheated bourbon.
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For decades, Maker’s Mark has been celebrated for its remarkably smooth, approachable character—a feat achieved by using soft red winter wheat in its mash bill instead of the traditional, spicy rye grain. While the classic bottle is famously proofed down to 90 proof, Maker’s Mark 101 was created for those who want that same signature sweetness but with a little extra structural power.
Originally hidden away as a limited-run release reserved exclusively for distillery visitors and duty-free travelers, Maker’s Mark 101 has earned a permanent spot on back bars due to popular demand. It is the exact same handmade bourbon you know and love, but pulled from the barrels and bottled with less water. This slightly higher proof retains more of the barrel’s natural oils and concentrated wood sugars, giving the liquid a noticeably heavier, creamier mouthfeel that beautifully carries its deeper dessert-like flavors.
Tasting Profile
Appearance: Rich, brilliant amber with warm golden-orange highlights.
Aroma: Deeply sweet and highly expressive. Strong aromas of rich caramel, toasted oak, and vanilla bean are balanced by bright notes of dark fruit, red apple, and a warm hint of cinnamon.
Palate: Creamy, robust, and mouth-coating. The palate is treated to an immediate wave of sweet brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla custard. The 101 proof makes itself known on the mid-palate, introducing rich layers of toasted nuts, dark chocolate, and a pleasant prickle of baking spices.
Finish: Long, warm, and highly satisfying. The initial sweetness tapers off cleanly, leaving a lingering finish of sweet corn, rich oak wood tannins, and a final, comforting glow of cinnamon spice.
Maker’s Mark 101 is an incredibly versatile bottle that belongs in any serious whiskey collection. It has plenty of depth and character to be enjoyed entirely neat or over a single large ice cube, yet its bolder proof profile makes it an absolute powerhouse when mixed into classic cocktails, ensuring the sweet wheated bourbon notes never get lost.
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