Bourbon Enthusiast x Makers Mark Private Select Bourbon 750 ml

This is a Maker's Mark Private Select bourbon, chosen through the brand's wood-finishing program that lets a retailer or group pick a specific combination of French oak staves to re-finish standard Maker's Mark before bottling — in this case selected for the Bourbon Enthusiast community group. Because the stave combination is customizable, each Private Select pick has a distinct flavor profile compared to standard Maker's Mark or Maker's 46. Expect caramel and vanilla from the base wheated bourbon, with extra spice and oak character from the specific stave selection, though this exact combination's tasting profile isn't independently confirmed.

How to drink Maker's Mark Private Select

Take it neat first to judge what this particular stave selection added before deciding whether it needs water or ice.

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