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Maker's Mark

Added on 12/01/2003
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bourbonlover
11/02/2009

Maker's Mark 2

over priced hot and short on flavor

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McQualude
08/24/2009

Maker's Mark 2

At a bourbon tasting earlier this year, Maker's was the only distiller serving mixed drinks which shows me that they understand full well where their product ranks among bourbons. I find their product too dry and too bland for drinking neat and frankly it tastes more like a cheap blended Canadian Whisky than a bourbon. For slightly less money I can buy Wild Turkey 101, a substantially superior product.

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duncan36
07/15/2009

Maker's Mark 4

Its simple but excellent bourbon. Golden all the way around, smooth, inoffensive, easy drinking goodness. Complaining about this bourbon is like complaining about a nugget of gold, it may not be a necklace but its still gold!
Perhaps a nugget of gold thats artfully crafted into jewerly is superior to a nugget of gold. But some gold jewerly is also gaudy and overdone.
You will never say that about Makers Mark, though on the flip side you cant help but be greedy and wish for something more artful and complex. Human nature I suppose but that doesnt diminish this pleasant golden beverage in the slightest bit, delicious.

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BBCOON
06/20/2009

Maker's Mark 4

I am a whiskey drinker with out a geographical loyalty, I like it on the rocks to appreciate and socially mix with cola, Makers Mark is a good sipper but falls short mixed, it is simple in taste, pleasant but lack the intrigue of a better blended fair.

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PCPeter774
05/31/2009

Maker's Mark 2

Too sweet for my tastes and overrated. There are a myriad of other bourbons I'd rather have.

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ZombieReagan
02/12/2009

Maker's Mark 3

It is a good bourbon. No more, no less. However, it is overpriced. I would just as likely buy a bottle of Jack Daniels.

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JeffZ
02/10/2009

Maker's Mark 3

It's ok. I've had numerous bottles of this stuff and while it's still good it's very inconsistent. I've had some great bottles and some OK bottles. It's not their fault, demand has outstripped supply and quality has taken a backseat to quantity with some of their recent batches. Maker' Mark is still a good bourbon and it's great for introducing people to bourbon.

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VicVegas
12/31/2008

Maker's Mark 5

One of my favorites.

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jpetey
12/01/2008

Maker's Mark 5

Very smooth and flavorable whisky, one of the top bourbons distilled in kentucky. You will not find a better better bourbon for it's price.

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Moosekarloff
10/31/2008

Maker's Mark 5

I very rarely drink hard liquor, but, I do sip this stuff sometimes when I do.  This is bourbon that goes down like brandy.  Absolutely no kick back.  And, it puts it to you, believe me.

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pdm1986
10/10/2008

Maker's Mark 5

Very Good whisky, The price is around 33-35.99 a bottle and has a nice taste to it, and a very good nose. A good way to try this whisky is with a splash of some bottle water (dont contaminate your whisky with faucet water).The splash of bottle water really brings out the aroma in this whisky ALOT. you can smell it pouring with scent after the water takes its toll, dont forget to give it a neat slow swish to let it do its job.

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jonathantrevor
07/23/2008

Maker's Mark 4

A decent whiskey for the price but sort of falls into the Jack Daniels category if you ask me. Try Woodford Reserve, and if you have the cash try one of their "Master's Collection" products. Great stuff.

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Troutstroker
06/25/2008

Maker's Mark 5

This is my favorite whisky. Great nose with a beautiful finish. One top notch bourbon.

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fyr3wyr3
05/28/2008

Maker's Mark 3

2.5-3 if i could rate it that way.  very flavorful, but too sweet in my opinion to drink neat or on the rocks which is how i like to drink my whiskies. strong tones of caramel, honey, and syrup on the palate. little over rated. Works great though as a mixer for certain beverages like sweet ice tea, and dark hot chocolate.

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whiskeybar
05/12/2008

Maker's Mark 5

This is the best whiskey I have ever tasted. It is a treat. Very smooth and comforting.  Try it.

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OceanSoul
04/22/2008

Maker's Mark 3

The flavor is very mild and Maker's Mark is a disappointment for the price. It is more reminiscent of Canadian whiskey than of good bourbon.

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Spike65
04/08/2008

Maker's Mark 3

The Bushmills of American whiskey. Smooth, inoffensive, good introduction to upper shelf product. Too sweet for many palates, it is a pretty good pour. Would have been four stars but it is overpriced where I live. Supply and demand I guess.

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fragglerock585
04/02/2008

Maker's Mark 5

One of five whiskys(no, I didn't misspell it, I used the Scottish way) like it. NO RYE. The lack of rye and the use of winter wheat brings a very mellow pallate that is followed by caramel, oak, and sweetness. Nectar if I ever tasted it. And this is coming from somebody who visited 9 whiskey distilleries in as many day.

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Larz1
02/24/2008

Maker's Mark 4

A fine bourbon.  Good character, excellent neat or on the rocks, and an excellent finish, but don't contaminate it with cola.  It deserves better than a soda pop coverup.

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suckapunch101
02/06/2008

Maker's Mark 5

  This was my first drink ever.  It came recommended from an experienced friend.  $30 for a fifth of 90 proof (45%) bourbon.  At my first sip (which incedentally came from a coffee mug, no decent pubware), I didn't even flinch.  Easy and hardly noticeable on the taste buds (It was cold, as in refrigerated, and neat), with a consistant and non-shocking warmth down to my stomach.  I had enough to not be drunk, but in a very happy place.  No headache, no sickness, no discomfort whatsoever.  To the average person, this will be a nice thing to keep in the cabinet for special occasions, company, etc. 

five stars: Little pricey (for me), but you get what you pay for.

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Garo
01/05/2008

Maker's Mark 5

Very good. smooth, good aftertaste. :}

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aknntharnld
11/12/2007

Maker's Mark 5

smoooth real smoooth. no bitter taste here

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ltatc
08/29/2007

Maker's Mark 5

smoothest of the big productions, the winter wheat is the key

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irishgit
05/30/2007

Maker's Mark 4

A very fine bourbon. And one of the few reliable brands that is imported to Canada, or at least the part I live in.

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Tobeonsie
05/30/2007

Maker's Mark 5

Just a tremendous bourbon, and a hair ahead of Knob Creek.

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linemanrt60
04/09/2007

Maker's Mark 4

A very solid bourbon.  I am from Kentucky and have been raised around bourbon all my life.  When Kentuckians think of good bourbon this is definately one of the first to come to mind.  Not the best but very close.

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wakeriderof87
04/05/2007

Maker's Mark 5

A good whiskey, one of my favorites.  It goes down smooth, is full of flavor and gets the job done.  Always one of my top choices.

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Cydonia33
03/04/2007

Maker's Mark 2

Thin and watery. More like a Canadian whiskey. There are better and cheaper wheat bourbons, like Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Yr. Old, WL Weller 12 Yr. Old or Antique 107 Proof. Got to give the MM people credit for marketing though.

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jsthornton
01/20/2007

Maker's Mark 5

Simply the smoothest most beautiful aromatic Bourbon available. All that great oak adds so much vanilla aroma and taste. Unsurpassable depth.

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rabal
08/26/2006

Maker's Mark 3

While not overly fond of Bourbon, after being introduced to Maker's Mark by a friend, I have to say it is pretty good. Smooth and easy to drink, either straight or with a mixer. Best Bourbon I've tasted yet.

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jattaway1
06/28/2006

Maker's Mark 5

The lemon finish really sets this bourbon out for me. It is perfect in a what I call a Maker's Sour. Straight it is smooth and pleasent. My favorite liqour by far.

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JOHN HAYEN
06/27/2006

Maker's Mark 5

a very good, easy bourbon to drink. Not strong or distinctive in taste but has it's own destinctive flavor. If you like smooth but not bold or spicey this would be good for you. Also unigue features like wax dipped seals.

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fatfree49
06/24/2006

Maker's Mark 4

A very easy to drink bourbon. a little on the "soft" side, but very drinkable. An excellent choice for the price.

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H. Tenthorey
01/30/2006

Maker's Mark 5

I love this stuff! I went on the distillery tour while on a buisiness trip and was blown away by the attention to quality they put into their product. Because it was a Sunday, there were no free samples. So the next day I ran out to get some, and am today (after 2 more bottles) compleatly sold on the fact that it's the best Bourbon on the market!

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notbadnotbad
01/12/2006

Maker's Mark 3

A good solid bourbon. If you like yours with ginger ale or Coke, this should be your call brand. Drinking it neat, you may find it a bit on the harsh side. I think it's too sweet but bourbon is no longer my prefered poison.

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Johnny99
12/30/2005

Maker's Mark 4

Best of the small batch stuff. This is about the only type of liquor my sister will drink so I always pick some up when she's going to be in town. To my taste it has very little of what may be called "traditional" bourbon flavor. As a previous reviewer said, it has strong overtones of honey, as well as vanilla and finishes mildly but warmly. A little cloying straight, but because of the sweetness it makes the best mint julep on the face of the earth.

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civiletti
11/02/2005

Maker's Mark 3

Overrated, overstocked, insipid.

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cothrige
11/02/2005

Maker's Mark 5

A very good smooth bourbon. It would seem unrealistic to insist on comparing this to the many much more muscular products from Kentucky, as it has more in common with Balvanie than Wild Turkey. It begins sweet, with hints of citrus and chocolate, but hangs on with a long warm finish. While delicate at first, it is certainly not a lightweight, and has a very strong personality. Clean and approachable, it uses finesse rather than strength to make its way, and I think succeeds very well. It is best enjoyed neat, or with a very small splash of water to open up the aroma. Ice has the undesirable effect, as it usually does, of weakening the aroma and flavors.

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magellan
07/26/2005

Maker's Mark 5

Love the Maker's Mark. Like it straight, and like it in Manhattans... a surefire sign that I've been out and about too long is when you see me with a Maker's Mark Manhattan in my hand.

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widgeon
02/17/2005

Maker's Mark 1

Overpriced swill

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oldrip
02/17/2005

Maker's Mark 3

Good starter bourbon, but if you move past it you'll realize it's not the premium drink you thought to begin with. The wheat small (flavor) grain makes it sweeter and more approachable than more spicy rye bourbons, but it's pretty one-dimensional and lacking in distict character.

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kidquick
01/22/2005

Maker's Mark 4

It's very good, not the rolls royce of whiskies, but maybe a cadillac. Actually, whiskey and cars don't mix...

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smitbria
01/15/2005

Maker's Mark 5

This is now the only bourbon I let pass these lips. If you deserve the best make sure your sippin Maker's. The color the aroma and the taste are all top notch.

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Geoff Yuen
12/10/2004

Maker's Mark 5

Smooth, refined, and sensual.

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Breson
11/14/2004

Maker's Mark 3

OK bourbon. Horribly overated. Not bad but has a musty aftertaste like many overly wheated bourbons. Although it might be one of the best bourbons to make a manhattan with. I like my bourbon neat or with a little water and this whiskey does not hold up that well. Lots of better choices for the money

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PattersonVanZa nt
11/10/2004

Maker's Mark 3

Overrated; Gentleman Jack, Old Grand-Dad, Wild Turkey Rare Breed, and especially Elijah Craig 12 yr old... these are the bourbons I love... and in bars, all they have is (sigh) Knob's Creek, Jack Black, Beam, and this stuff... oh well, it's okay, if you're in a bar and have NO choices...

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texastwo
10/23/2004

Maker's Mark 5

Does it get much better than this? Attention to detail makes this one the best. Not bitter (like Jack)...taste the sweetness...great to sip or mix!

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ekalrairb
10/19/2004

Maker's Mark 4

Good stuff... a bit pricey but it really is the best available in the U.S.

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brentumsl
09/22/2004

Maker's Mark 4

Very smooth and worth the cost. A little ice brings out the flavor but don't over do it. Two or three cubes.

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ernesttubb
09/01/2004

Maker's Mark 4

I just started getting into whisky (starting with Scotch) about a year or two ago, and I am UTTERLY new to Bourbon, but I got one of those little airplane bottles of Maker's a couple of days ago, and was quite pleased. Gentle, not too sweet (certainly less so than Jack Daniel's -- and yes, I know JD technically is not Bourbon). I think I'm going to make Maker's a regular part of my drinking life, especially considering its reasonable price.

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