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Makers Mark
Mr. Perfect
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I finally tried this concoction. I am sorry I waited so long to do so.
Some will die in hot pursuit
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Comments
Back in Indiana in the late 70s and early 80s it was
available for $4/fifth when Jim and Jack were $5.
Is MM considered top shelf now?
Back in Indiana in the late 70s and early 80s it was
available for $4/fifth when Jim and Jack were $5.
I have no idea. All I know is I had never had it before, and now realize that I was missing out by not having it prior.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Tom
It's o.k and so is Knob Creek, but I prefer Irish whiskey or a good scotch.
Tom
Makers Mark is bourbon. Scotch is a different animal. On that note, is there any point in 46? Is the extra cost worth it?
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Tom
I know. I'm not a big fan of Bourbon. Rather have Scotch.
Tom
Then discuss it on your own thread! We're talkin bourbon here.[:D]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
MM dropped their proof by around 20 points a few months back.
They quickly recognized their error, kind of like the classic coke fiasco.
Yeah, I just discovered that. The stuff I got was 90proof.[:)][:p]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Gonna try some Knob Creek next time around I'm thinkin'.
Bought my first bottle of MM in '09, after being recommended by Mark C, and several others on this very board.
Gonna try some Knob Creek next time around I'm thinkin'.
Yeah, I'm gonna have to look into it.[8D]
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
As for 46 - if you like it with a little more pronounced Oakey taste and perhaps a bit more smokey flavor, then yes it is. As I understand it, they take it out of the barrels after MM regular aging and put it in another barrel with additional barrel staves inside to give the additional aging and flavor.
Sounds like a nice suggestion after my back straps with onions and mushrooms for dinner!
MM is my go to brand. Very nice as was stated with just a cube.
As for 46 - if you like it with a little more pronounced Oakey taste and perhaps a bit more smokey flavor, then yes it is. As I understand it, they take it out of the barrels after MM regular aging and put it in another barrel with additional barrel staves inside to give the additional aging and flavor.
Sounds like a nice suggestion after my back straps with onions and mushrooms for dinner!
making me hungry!
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Oh I love MM. Try the 35 year it's about ten more bucks. Cheers!
Will do. Thanks!
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
MM is one of my favorite pours and I feel it represents a very good value for bourbon; excellent taste and at a price that is not so outrageous that you can't afford to to drink it regularly. I may well just have some this evening [:p]
I have been convinced to partake!
It just don't suit my taste buds.
It has been said, that I'm a fair shot and a fine judge of good whiskey.[;)]
W.D.
Still prefer Jim Beam over Makers Mark
Same here Oakie. Have you had the Jim Beam Black version? I like that a lot. We sell a lot of Maker's Mark and I do like it, but it just don't seem worth the price compared to other's in my opinion.
I have also heard that Jim Beam's "Devil's Cut" is pretty good. It seems to be leaving our warehouse fairly steady.
We also got Jim Beam "Jacob's Ghost" in on Monday. That one sounds interesting.
And finally....for a tasty shot..."Fireball Whiskey". That there is some good tasting stuff! [:p]
Jon
I like the Maker's Mark. I was given big bottle of it last October and it is still half full.
Doesn't sound like you like it to me....[:0][:0]
Originally posted by allen griggs
I like the Maker's Mark. I was given big bottle of it last October and it is still half full.
Doesn't sound like you like it to me....
I'm with you Randy, if it was good, it would be gone.[:o)]
W.D.
Still prefer Jim Beam over Makers Mark
Back when I drank distilled spirits, I enjoyed Jim Beam over ice.
Never tried it over Makers Mark.
Don
Brad Steele
I used to drink a lot of the stuff, but I was flying through Denver in 08-09 during the election. Went to order one on the rocks and when the bartender started to poor I noticed it was in a democratic edition bottle lost a lot of respect for MM that day.
You should have asked for the Republican edition.[:D]
Serious, at my local liquor store, they boasted both D and R editions for several brands. MM was a participant to both parties...
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/2008-republican-convention-makers-77707490
Man, Bro! You been missin' out all that time!
I have a new(unopened) bottle of MM,and will never touch it...I love "Crown" and will not imbibe in any other drink....and,since my pancreatic attack,I will most likley never drink again...[:o)]
Would that be a giveaway!
I'm in! [:D]
Jim Beam Black is the Best!
MM dropped their proof by around 20 points a few months back.
They quickly recognized their error, kind of like the classic coke fiasco.
that was due to the fact that they don't have enough product to continue to supply the new demand. Soooo forgive me if I don't thank you guys for finally discovering what some of us already knew[}:)] NOW, over the next year or two, the price will be going up[V] They tried to reduce the proof to extend their supply, but the consumers who have become used to a certain flavor profile, were less than enthusiastic.
Knob Creek is better.
I do happen to have a bottle of MM in my office with black and purple wax on the neck, for the Raven's recent Superbowl.[^]