What is better than Makers Mark?

If you like Maker's Mark, try Old Weller Antique 107
While you could jump from the most recognizable wheated bourbon, Maker's, to the most coveted wheated bourbon, Pappy Van Winkle, there are other options in between (both in terms of taste and price).
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What is a good substitute for makers mark?

Until you and Maker's can kiss and (hopefully) make up, here are other good bourbons to turn to.
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  • Old Grand Dad Bonded. ...
  • Elijah Craig 12-Year. ...
  • Jim Beam Black. ...
  • Wild Turkey 101-Proof. ...
  • Evan Williams Single Barrel. ...
  • Buffalo Trace Bourbon. ...
  • Eagle Rare 10-Year.
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Is Jim Beam or Makers Mark better?

The Maker's Mark bottles with wax dipped seals are more attractive than Jim Beam's bottles. It is the dip marks that make Maker's Mark unique from other bourbons. Moreover, Maker's Mark comes in square bottles, unlike Jim Beam. It has also been said that Maker's Mark only produces fewer barrels a day than Jim Beam.
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Is maker mark a top shelf?

I enjoy Maker's Mark, giving the regular version a “Mid Shelf” rating and this batch of cask strength a “Top Shelf” rating. I consider Maker's Mark cask strength to be one of best widely available wheated bourbons on the market. Pappy and Weller bourbons are just too difficult to find and drink regularly.
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Is Makers Mark or bulleit better?

Maker's Mark is smoother than Bulleit, thanks to its red winter wheat content. Instead of rye, Maker's Mark uses wheat to make it easy to drink and smooth bourbon whiskeys. It has special smooth-tasting notes that you can sip neat or on the rocks. Which is better for sipping neat, Bulleit or Maker's Mark?
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Is Wild Turkey better than makers mark?

Differences between Maker's Mark and Wild Turkey

Maker's Mark is made from 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% malted barley. Maker's belongs to the “wheated bourbon” category or whiskeys that tend to be smoother and sweeter with a bread-like flavor. Wild Turkey's mash is comprised of 75% corn, 13% rye and 12% barley.
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Which is better Makers Mark or Four Roses?

Four Roses Yellow Label or Maker's Mark: which is better? Maker's Mark makes a better bourbon than the Four Roses Yellow Label as it is more versatile: you can drink it neat, bourbon and in cocktails as opposed to the latter which serves primarily as a mixer.
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Is Maker's Mark high quality?

Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey and W have always come out on top as the smoothest bourbon whiskies on the market. A 7-year-old Bourbon Whiskey known as Weller Special Reserve. In the first type, there is a mellow, soft flavor that lingers. It is also said to have a hint of spice and oak to it.
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What are some top shelf whiskeys?

The Best Whiskeys Brands to Try Right Now
  1. Henry Mckenna Single Barrel 10-Year. ...
  2. Glenfiddich 21 Year Gran Reserva. ...
  3. Uncle Nearest 1856. ...
  4. SIA Scotch Whisky. ...
  5. Redbreast 12-Year. ...
  6. Knob Creek Cask Strength Rye. ...
  7. The Macallan Sherry Oak 12 Years Old. ...
  8. Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky.
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Is Makers Mark Good neat?

Smooth and easy to drink neat or on the rocks with a nice warming sensation going down. Long dry finish of oak, caramel and a hint of corn. I like Maker's Mark. It doesn't have quite the depth and complex character that you can get with some bourbons, but it's well balanced, delicious and easy to sip.
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Does Makers Mark taste like Jim Beam?

Differences between Jim Beam and Maker's Mark

This is the same recipe since 1795. Maker's Mark is made from 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% malted barley. Wheated bourbons are smoother and taste a bit like bread. Jim Beam is aged for 4 years in new charred oak barrels.
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What makes Makers Mark different?

Maker's Mark Cask Strength is bottled at barrel proof, which produces a much stronger yet still smooth bourbon. Cask Strength is also non-chill filtered, which contributes to its bolder flavor.
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What is the smoothest bourbon to drink straight?

Smoothest Bourbon To Drink Straight
  • Cape May Back Bay Straight Bourbon. ...
  • Responsible Lee Straight Bourbon. ...
  • Four Roses Single Barrel Bourbon. ...
  • Evan Williams Apple. ...
  • Agitator Bourbon Kentucky Straight Whiskey. ...
  • Franklin Four Single Barrel Straight Bourbon. ...
  • Bomberger's Declaration Bourbon. ...
  • Crouch Carolina Straight Bourbon.
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What can I use instead of bourbon whiskey?

Cognac. A specific type of brandy made from a certain blend of grapes, cognac makes a great substitute for bourbon. You can use it in sweet and savory dishes – especially chocolate recipes and sauces for rich meats like duck.
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What is a good replacement for bourbon in cooking?

Bourbon. A teaspoon or two of non-alcoholic vanilla extract can be used to replace bourbon in a recipe.
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What are the top 10 whisky brands?

The Best Brands of Scotch to Sip On This Season
  • Arran Robert Burns Single Malt Scotch Whisky. ...
  • Ballantine's Finest Blended Scotch Whisky. ...
  • Monkey Shoulder Blended Scotch. ...
  • Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky. ...
  • Chivas Regal 12 Year. ...
  • Lagavulin 16 Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. ...
  • Dewar's 15 Year.
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What's the smoothest whiskey?

What are the Smoothest Whiskeys?
  • Scotch Whisky. Laphroaig 10 Year Old is considered by many to be “Best Single Malt Whisky in the World.” It has a smokey-smooth taste, without being too overpowering. ...
  • American Bourbon Whiskey. American Bourbon is not as simple as you might think. ...
  • Canadian Whisky. ...
  • Irish Whiskey.
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What is the smoothest sipping whiskey?

Top 10 Best Light & Smooth Whiskies
  • Auchentoshan 1978. Rating: 88/100. ...
  • Bushmills 21 Year Old. Rating: 87/100. ...
  • Auchentoshan 21 Year Old. Rating: 85/100. ...
  • Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare. Rating: 86/100. ...
  • Redbreast 12 Year Old. Rating: 84/100. ...
  • Knappogue Castle 1995. ...
  • Balvenie 14 Year Old Caribbean Cask. ...
  • Tomintoul 14 Year Old.
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Is makers mark a sipping whiskey?

Old Fashioned

Again, the Maker's Mark whiskey isn't that bold. It's a great sipping whiskey but as soon as you start adding anything to the drink, the flavor becomes completely overwhelmed.
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Is Crown Royal top shelf?

Crown Royal is a top shelf whisky; their finer varieties are as fine as any other whiskys in the world.
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Is Maker's Mark a good beginner whiskey?

“Maker's 46 is a great entry-level bourbon,” says Brendan Bartley, head bartender at Bathtub Gin Speakeasy Bar. Like regular Maker's, this is a wheated bourbon (made with wheat as a flavoring grain instead of rye), but French oak staves are added to the barrel for a few months to augment the flavor.
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What is the number 1 rated bourbon?

Here are the best bourbons to drink today.
  • Best Overall: Henry Mckenna Single Barrel. ...
  • Best Value: Maker's Mark. ...
  • Best for Sipping: Widow Jane 10 Year. ...
  • Best Kentucky Bourbon: Evan Williams Single Barrel. ...
  • Best Tennessee Bourbon: Heaven's Door. ...
  • Best Under $50: Four Roses Single Barrel. ...
  • Best Under $100: Willett Noah's Mill.
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What is the most popular bourbon?

Top 10 bourbons over the last 12 months (based on number of units sold): Bulleit is the bestselling bourbon, according to Drizly.
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Is Elijah Craig top shelf?

Check out the Distiller community's favorite top shelf whiskies from last week. Each release of Elijah Craig Barrel Proof is an uncut small batch of 12 year-old bourbon bottled straight from the barrel. Each batch varies by proof. A121 is the first release for 2021, bottled at 123.6 proof.
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