Maker's Mark

This is one of the oldest bourbons and one of the best selling, for good reason. It's perfectly aged in oak barrels for 6 to 7 years. This bourbon is a very unique one from its square bottle to the unique way it's sealed...wax. If you can not tell I really like this bourbon, here's the review.

This is bourbon in every sense of the word with its slightly oaky nose rounded off by sugar and a hint of vanilla. The vanilla shows up in the spirit its self with the right balance of rye and sugar (not that there is any added sugar). It is fantastically balanced; no one flavor note rings out over the rest. The balance of the bourbon makes the 90 proof not as noticeable as other whiskeys. A splash of water will open up this bourbon to really expose it. For the price, it is one of the best bourbons you can buy.

A+/$22 per 750 ml/www.makersmark.com