Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Batch 21-08

112.5 proof (56.25% ABV)

Score: 8/10

Maker's Mark Cask Strength might be the best thing produced at the famous distillery. This batch, at 112.5 proof is one of the highest proofs we've seen in a long time.

Wow, what a rollercoaster! I started to worry as I got into the latter 21- batches, but fortunately the -08 batch from this past year saved the day. Again, I’m surprised at how much variation emerges from this distillery known, perhaps above all else, for its consistency. Some might question my scores; I question their dispersion myself. Perhaps I am picking nits, and considering all these against a broader landscape of bourbons would make them hew more closely to a score somewhere just above the mean? There’s only one way to find out for yourself: assemble a few bottles (thankfully, they remain easy to find and fairly priced) and do a mini version of this tasting… and if you do, please let me know how it goes!