In typical Alberta fashion, the weather flipped and we are now enjoying a warm fall day. This actually works out perfect for my blog and show, since I wanted to review a Bourbon next. In this episode I will pour and sip an industry standard - Maker's Mark. You can always identify Maker's Mark in a bar or a store easily by the shape of the bottle and the characteristic red wax top. I think Maker's was the second Bourbon I ever seriously tried and I have enjoyed coming back to it over time when the weather is nice or I'm looking for the sweet taste of corn spirit and the strong wood notes from new oak and southern aging. If you watch my review, you'll see I do not have a lot of flavours to attach to Maker's Mark. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy this. However, I do not find Maker's terribly complex. The nose is inviting with lots of caramel and candy sugars. The palate is very similar, but smooth for a young Bourbon. This might be a result of Maker's ...
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