Bourbon, Straight Rye and Tennessee Whiskey are the prominent styles from America, with rye grains featuring heavily in Canadian whiskey as well. Bourbon is America's most famous spirit, made from a mash bill of grains comprised of mostly corn (maize), rye, wheat and other grains. 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
