
The use of fresh, 'virgin' American Oak barrels is one of the key contributors to the overall flavour of Kentucky Bourbons, bold with spice, vanilla and a strong woody influence.
America has seen a considerable growth of craft and small-scale producers, many of which are eschewing the traditional styles, offering a more diverse range of grains, casks and types of whiskey being produced.
American Whiskey — Maker's Mark
Maker's Mark Cask Strength 55.65% 350ml
Region: Kentucky
Strength: 55.65%
Volume: 375ml
$55.20
A very exciting release for Bourbon fans has just arrived, the first cask strength expression from Maker's Mark available in New Zealand. This is a big whiskey - strong oak, vanilla and spice flavours all rush out of the glass, and even at 55.65% it is still remarkably drinkable. This is Maker's Mark through and through, concentrated and more po...
Maker's 46 47% 750ml
Maker's 46 47% 750ml
Region: North American
Strength: 47%
Volume: 750ml
$86.20
Maker's 46 is a fully matured Maker's Mark that has been finished (a secondary maturation) in barrels that have heavily charred French Oak staves in them, giving the whisky a bolder, stronge flavour than the standard Maker's. A welcome addition to the Maker's range and a first for New Zealand.
Maker's Mark 40%
Maker's Mark 40%
Region: North American
Strength: 40%
Volume: 700ml
$55.80
Maker's Mark is the world's only bourbon made in small quantities of less than 20 barrels per batch