Maker’s Mark Private Selection Kentucky Bourbon Whisky S1B3

Description

Maker’s Mark Private Selection is a wheated bourbon, meaning the mash bill uses a higher percentage of wheat than rye. The Private Selection program allows you to create your own unique flavor profile by selecting different wood stave combinations. These staves are added to the bourbon barrels during the finishing process, which can impart additional flavors and aromas.

The S1B3 expression uses a combination of Select, Star Aged, and Baked Wheat staves. Select staves are simply new American oak staves. Star Aged staves are also new American oak staves, but they have been pre-browned through a special heating process. This process can add flavors of caramel, toffee, and vanilla to the bourbon. Baked Wheat staves are American oak staves that have been baked in a high-heat oven. This process can add flavors of toasted bread, baking spices, and vanilla to the bourbon.

The combination of these staves in the S1B3 expression results in a rich and creamy bourbon with notes of caramel, vanilla, and baking spices. Hints of oak and char add complexity to the flavor profile, and the finish is smooth and lingering.