{"id":29782,"date":"2024-09-18T15:19:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T22:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/?p=29782"},"modified":"2024-09-25T12:09:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T19:09:22","slug":"makers-mark-cellar-aged-2024-preview-tasting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyovation.com\/2024\/09\/18\/makers-mark-cellar-aged-2024-preview-tasting\/","title":{"rendered":"Sophisticated Must-Taste Flavor behind Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 — Preview Tasting Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
Inspiring Flavor behind Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 — Preview Tasting Review<\/p>\n
In celebration of the debut for <\/span>Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024, I joined a group of whisky and spirit reviewers at <\/span>Maker’s Mark<\/a> headquarters in Loretto, Kentucky for a day of tours, lunch and of course a private tasting.<\/span><\/p>\n Our <\/span>Cellar Aged 2024<\/span> tasting was led by <\/span>Innovation Manager Beth Buckner<\/strong> and Senior Director & Head of Innovation Blake Layfield<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n The limestone shelf that surrounds Star Hill Farm, homeplace to the Maker’s Mark Distillery, is key to crafting the unique taste of its bourbon<\/span><\/p>\n Today\u2019s tasting takes place in a built-in cave within the limestone shelf itself, at a chilly 50 degrees.\u00a0 It\u2019s a memorable experience for a memorable bottle.\u00a0<\/span>As we walk into the limestone cellar, there\u2019s dozens of barrels stationed on the floor, which is part of the <\/span>Private Selections Program we\u2019ll hear about below<\/span><\/p>\n Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 blends 15% Maker’s Mark 12-year-old and 85% Maker’s Mark 13-year-old, at 59.7% ABV or 119.3 Proof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The aroma carries notes of caramelized sugar and toasted almond. The palate unveils a delicate interplay of buttery shortbread, a surprising bite of coconut, and spices. A lingering finish highlighting dried dark fruit and oak undertones.<\/span><\/p>\n The 2024 bottle (the 2nd inaugural Cellar Aged effort) takes a noticeable turn from it\u2019s 2023 first path.<\/span><\/p>\n The 2023 is a blend of 87% 12-year-old and 13% 11-year-old barrels.\u00a0 Proof at 115.7<\/span><\/p>\n In comparing, you\u2019ll notice strong differences.\u00a0 2023\u2019s bottle offers lighter greeting.\u00a0 Aromas of <\/span>caramel syrup, cinnamon sugar, subtle red fruit.\u00a0 Cornbread, apricot, brown sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n Whereas 2024 is a more matured taste profile.\u00a0 <\/span>The aroma carries notes of caramelized sugar and toasted almond. The palate unveils a delicate interplay of buttery shortbread, subtle coconut, and spices. A lingering finish highlighting dried dark fruit and oak undertones.<\/span><\/p>\n Private Selections Program<\/span><\/p>\n A Maker\u2019s Mark priority is to maintain their taste profile.\u00a0 Famously, aged <\/span>between 6 – 8 years old, but every barrel ages a little bit differently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When loyal customers asked for a single barrel, they had to politely decline, but wanted to find a way to excite and involve their audience base.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So they created the Private Selections Program, <\/span>which is how enthusiasts visit and pick their taste, a vision of what they want their Makers Mark to taste like and then the company uses custom staves in a barrel, which were seen stored on the floor around us.<\/span><\/p>\n Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 will be available for a suggested retail price of USD $174.99 in the United States<\/span><\/p>\n The limited-release Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 will be available for purchase at the Maker’s Mark Distillery by booking the Cellar Aged Experience at <\/span>https:\/\/www.makersmark.com\/\/distillery\/visit-us<\/a>.<\/b><\/p>\nMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024<\/h3>\n
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Side by side: 2023 vs 2024<\/span><\/h3>\n
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