As a “Maker’s Mark Ambassador” (The company’s marketing tool to reward us with a annual Christmas present, and other goodies, as well as having a barrel aging with my name on it. I supported their move.
How many bourbon drinkers enjoy their Makers Mark without ice cubes?, without water?, without soda?, or other fluids?
I’ll bet not many.
Yeah, I like those first sips of my Makers Mark, full strength, but by the third sip the melting ice has taken over.
The brand is now hot. Their choice: limit output and have the retailers jack up the price, or increase supply until their aging process can keep up with demand.
I enjoy Maker’s Mark but if I want a stiff one my preference is 100 proof Knob Creek.
I bought alcohol on Friday & I was worried that the Maker’s Mark was the watered version, so I bought a bottle of Bulliet (sp?). I haven’t tried it yet.
90 proof is awful strong.
It’s better to mix in a little cool water.
Three passes through the still corn liquor (XXX)is so powerful it is anhydrous and just pulls the water out of your tongue.. not a pleasant feeling. Strength ain’t everything.
I always drank mine ‘neat’, as I did with all Bourbons, Ryes and Single Malt Scotches. Their price will rise unless the can increase output with same quality product. Conundrum.
“How many bourbon drinkers enjoy their Makers Mark without ice cubes?” Etc.
I for one. Neat only.
Luxury products are worthy because of consistent premium quality. Cutting corners wrecks the brand.
There’s a lot of other bottles on those upper shelves...