Rating 95
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Produced In United States
ABV 54.55%
Availability Year Round
Price $92.00 
Reviewed By
Review Updated 2022-02-22

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series FAE-02 Review

Representing the second 2021 release from Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, this whiskey is the product of a proprietary wooden stave finishing process, which amplifies the influence of oak in the spirit and brings new and complex flavor characteristics. This particular release leans heavily into dark brown sugar, vanilla, and caramel notes, and serves up a lively toasty texture on the palate. With an elongated finish and continually evolving flavors, this bourbon is 100% a sipper. All enthusiasts would be wise to make space on their shelves for it.

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95
POINTS
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series FAE-02
Representing the second 2021 release from Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, this whiskey is the product of a proprietary wooden stave finishing process, which amplifies the influence of oak in the spirit and brings new and complex flavor characteristics. This particular release leans heavily into dark brown sugar, vanilla, and caramel notes, and serves up a lively toasty texture on the palate. With an elongated finish and continually evolving flavors, this bourbon is 100% a sipper. All enthusiasts would be wise to make space on their shelves for it.

Reviewed On: 02-23-2022
95
POINTS
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series FAE-02
Representing the second 2021 release from Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, this whiskey is the product of a proprietary wooden stave finishing process, which amplifies the influence of oak in the spirit and brings new and complex flavor characteristics. This particular release leans heavily into dark brown sugar, vanilla, and caramel notes, and serves up a lively toasty texture on the palate. With an elongated finish and continually evolving flavors, this bourbon is 100% a sipper. All enthusiasts would be wise to make space on their shelves for it.

Reviewed On: 02-23-2022