Comments on: New Maker’s Mark bourbon! http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:43:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: BourbonMan http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-21441 BourbonMan Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:31:52 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-21441 This is a big waste of effort from the Beam boys. They tried this trick before with 'Jacob's Well' back in the 1990's and there are still bottles on the shelves(Jacob's Well 84 proof 7yr $17-19/750ml). I would have thought that they learned from that experience? Many others have used the incerted staves and charred pieces before...with very little success. I certainly hope they aren't trying to charge extra for this experiment. If they want more flavor out of the distillate....why don't they lower the distill proof and lower the barrel proof? I don't know their exact distill and barrel proof numbers...but, it would be a great start to adding flavor. More overall flavor carries over from the mash with lower distill proofs. The whiskey ages faster at lower proof plus, it takes less water to get the barrel to proof for bottling. Which means you buy less fresh water. They could also try...not filtering and chill filtering If they are interested in adding flavor without changing the proofs off the still....they could offer a Bottled in Bond Bourbon(4yr 100proof)....OR, a 101 proof of the regular version....Or, a 8-10 yr version. But, this adding charred pieces isn't an idea that impresses me or makes me want to pay more than is already asked for the standard bottling. Thanks for the update. I always enjoy your site. This is a big waste of effort from the Beam boys. They tried this trick before with ‘Jacob’s Well’ back in the 1990′s and there are still bottles on the shelves(Jacob’s Well 84 proof 7yr $17-19/750ml). I would have thought that they learned from that experience?

Many others have used the incerted staves and charred pieces before…with very little success. I certainly hope they aren’t trying to charge extra for this experiment.

If they want more flavor out of the distillate….why don’t they lower the distill proof and lower the barrel proof? I don’t know their exact distill and barrel proof numbers…but, it would be a great start to adding flavor. More overall flavor carries over from the mash with lower distill proofs. The whiskey ages faster at lower proof plus, it takes less water to get the barrel to proof for bottling. Which means you buy less fresh water. They could also try…not filtering and chill filtering

If they are interested in adding flavor without changing the proofs off the still….they could offer a Bottled in Bond Bourbon(4yr 100proof)….OR, a 101 proof of the regular version….Or, a 8-10 yr version. But, this adding charred pieces isn’t an idea that impresses me or makes me want to pay more than is already asked for the standard bottling.

Thanks for the update. I always enjoy your site.

]]> By: Review/Preview: Maker’s 46 Bourbon from Maker’s Mark | cocktailista.com http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-21082 Review/Preview: Maker’s 46 Bourbon from Maker’s Mark | cocktailista.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:12:38 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-21082 [...] out John Hansell’s blog for more information on this new [...] [...] out John Hansell’s blog for more information on this new [...]

]]> By: Drinkhacker.com » Review/Preview: Maker’s 46 Bourbon from Maker’s Mark http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-21069 Drinkhacker.com » Review/Preview: Maker’s 46 Bourbon from Maker’s Mark Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:24:38 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-21069 [...] out John Hansell’s blog for more information on this new [...] [...] out John Hansell’s blog for more information on this new [...]

]]> By: Mark Gillespie http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-18762 Mark Gillespie Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:55:15 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-18762 Thank you, Ken! Thank you, Ken!

]]> By: Ken Goldenberg http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-18718 Ken Goldenberg Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:00:28 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-18718 I have always loved MM - my "house" bourbon. Like DennyP, it is my homebase of bourbon - always reasonably priced and goes well neat or mixed. I am really looking forward to this expression. Finally a shout-out to Mark Gillespie and his fantastic "Whiskycast" podcasts. If you aren't listening, you are really missing out! (just Google Whiskycast or do an iTunes search). I only wish he could share his drams with us! I have always loved MM – my “house” bourbon. Like DennyP, it is my homebase of bourbon – always reasonably priced and goes well neat or mixed. I am really looking forward to this expression. Finally a shout-out to Mark Gillespie and his fantastic “Whiskycast” podcasts. If you aren’t listening, you are really missing out! (just Google Whiskycast or do an iTunes search). I only wish he could share his drams with us!

]]> By: Mark Gillespie http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-16942 Mark Gillespie Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:24:53 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-16942 Frank...not quite the same concept as the Woodford Reserve Seasoned Oak. That one was aged in barrels made from staves that had been left out to dry for several years at the cooperage. The Maker's Mark idea is to take regular Maker's out of the barrel, insert the seasoned staves into the barrel, then put the whiskey back in for a few months. Frank…not quite the same concept as the Woodford Reserve Seasoned Oak. That one was aged in barrels made from staves that had been left out to dry for several years at the cooperage. The Maker’s Mark idea is to take regular Maker’s out of the barrel, insert the seasoned staves into the barrel, then put the whiskey back in for a few months.

]]> By: Five Maker’s Mark bourbons in front of me, and the Master Distiller on the phone | What Does John Know? http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-16415 Five Maker’s Mark bourbons in front of me, and the Master Distiller on the phone | What Does John Know? Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:23:23 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-16415 [...] I posted here and here last week, Maker’s Mark will be introducing a new bourbon, probably around June. [...] [...] I posted here and here last week, Maker’s Mark will be introducing a new bourbon, probably around June. [...]

]]> By: DennyP http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-16340 DennyP Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:27:59 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-16340 Anything from Maker's has me excited. I have long held Maker's as the standard bearer for bourbon. I know what Maker's is and compare all other to it. I have been in the trade as a retailer and wholesaler (the company from whom I currently work sells distributes Maker's) for 20 years. Maker's has never failed me!! I have had better and I have had other that have not measured up to Maker's. But, because of the iconic nature of Maker's, it will continue to be my standard bearer. One very cool thing.........I have a bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon from 1998 that has a blue label and white wax to commemorate the University of Kentucky's NCAA basketball championship!!!! Anything from Maker’s has me excited. I have long held Maker’s as the standard bearer for bourbon. I know what Maker’s is and compare all other to it. I have been in the trade as a retailer and wholesaler (the company from whom I currently work sells distributes Maker’s) for 20 years. Maker’s has never failed me!! I have had better and I have had other that have not measured up to Maker’s. But, because of the iconic nature of Maker’s, it will continue to be my standard bearer. One very cool thing………I have a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon from 1998 that has a blue label and white wax to commemorate the University of Kentucky’s NCAA basketball championship!!!!

]]> By: More information on the new Maker’s Mark bourbon | What Does John Know? http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-16127 More information on the new Maker’s Mark bourbon | What Does John Know? Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:26:23 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-16127 [...] blogged about it here, and showed a picture of a sample of it here. You know I have the new Maker’s Mark bourbon, [...] [...] blogged about it here, and showed a picture of a sample of it here. You know I have the new Maker’s Mark bourbon, [...]

]]> By: Tanguy http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-15986 Tanguy Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:44:38 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-15986 Kevin, Nice to hear about your new expression. Will there be a special edition collector's bottle for its pre release? Kevin,
Nice to hear about your new expression.
Will there be a special edition collector’s bottle for its pre release?

]]> By: Kevin Smith - Maker's Mark Distillery http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-15984 Kevin Smith - Maker's Mark Distillery Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:26:09 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-15984 Interesting question Frank....answer is.... not similar, different in several ways! And just like all of you I am looking forward to John's comments. Kevin Smith Master Distiller Interesting question Frank….answer is…. not similar, different in several ways! And just like all of you I am looking forward to John’s comments.
Kevin Smith
Master Distiller

]]> By: I have a lot of writing to do, but this looks very tempting… | What Does John Know? http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-15970 I have a lot of writing to do, but this looks very tempting… | What Does John Know? Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:12:28 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-15970 [...] it’s the new Maker’s Mark bourbon that I blogged about here. After I talked with Master Distiller Kevin Smith, he sent me this sample of it. And he sent me a [...] [...] it’s the new Maker’s Mark bourbon that I blogged about here. After I talked with Master Distiller Kevin Smith, he sent me this sample of it. And he sent me a [...]

]]> By: Frank http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-15951 Frank Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:34:51 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-15951 Sounds awfully similar to the Woodford Reserve Master's Collection that was just released with the seasoned oak finish, don't you guys think? Sounds awfully similar to the Woodford Reserve Master’s Collection that was just released with the seasoned oak finish, don’t you guys think?

]]> By: Maker's Man http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-15949 Maker's Man Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:01:58 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-15949 Hey, you can now take a free tour of Kentucky Cooperage, the bourbon barrel-making factory about 8 miles from Maker's Mark Distillery in downtown Lebanon, Ky. They give tours Mon.-Fri. at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The charring room is one of the most interesting places and makes for great photos. You also learn a lot about the staves. Learn more at http://www.visitlebanonky.com/tours/kycoop.htm. You can even eat at The Oak Barrel, just down the road from the cooperage. The distillery has direction cards in the gift shop. Tour the distillery, taste the product, tour the cooperage then finish off your Bourbon Country experience with supper at The Oak Barrel! Hey, you can now take a free tour of Kentucky Cooperage, the bourbon barrel-making factory about 8 miles from Maker’s Mark Distillery in downtown Lebanon, Ky. They give tours Mon.-Fri. at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The charring room is one of the most interesting places and makes for great photos. You also learn a lot about the staves. Learn more at http://www.visitlebanonky.com/tours/kycoop.htm. You can even eat at The Oak Barrel, just down the road from the cooperage. The distillery has direction cards in the gift shop. Tour the distillery, taste the product, tour the cooperage then finish off your Bourbon Country experience with supper at The Oak Barrel!

]]> By: John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2010/01/20/new-makers-mark-whiskey/#comment-15932 John Hansell Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:16:35 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=3255#comment-15932 I got the review sample from Kevin. I'll offer my thoughts in the near future. I got the review sample from Kevin. I’ll offer my thoughts in the near future.

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