French oak staves are placed inside emptied Maker's Mark barrels before being using to finish the brand's wheated bourbon for an undisclosed amount of time. Boasts a mashbill of 70% corn, 16% wheat and 14% malted barley.
Aromas and flavors of mocha, caramel cream, candied cherry in butterscotch, and baking spice on red apples with a round, lively, dry medium body and a tingling, interesting, medium-long finish.
The signature wood program shines through clearly on the palate, delivering notes of toasted coconut and baking spice laden oak, as well as more creamy vanilla.
The sweet notes carry over in the form of sickly sweet syrup, burnt cinnamon toast, and hints of caramel. Where the nose displayed the use of French oak staves, the palate goes all in showcasing an oak-laden presence consisting of heavily charred and aged oak