Maker's Mark 2024 The Lost Recipe Series Edition #01 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is a pioneering venture into the exploration of bourbon's vast and nuanced flavor spectrum. This inaugural release marks the beginning of an ambitious journey, delving into the archives to resurrect the complexity and richness of forgotten recipes. The Roasted French Mocha stave, a highlight of this edition, brings forth an intricate layering of dark chocolate and buttery pastry, accentuated by the warmth of baked apple.
Stave Profiles Unveiled:
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Baked American Pure 2: Introduces a delightful fusion of vanilla, honey, and bright fruit, setting a vibrant and inviting foundation.
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Seared French Cuvee: Offers creamy notes paired with toasted caramel and almond, enriching the bourbon's complexity.
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Maker's Mark 46: Contributes a sophisticated blend of dried fruit, baking spices, and caramel, deepening the flavor journey.
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Roasted French Mocha: The star of this edition, enveloping the palate in dark chocolate and coffee, intertwined with the richness of dried fruit.
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Toasted French Spice: Adds a final touch of clove, ripe fruit, and orange peel, rounding out the profile with a burst of freshness.
Edition 01 - A Tapestry of Flavors: Released in '24, this Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is barrel-finished with 10 oak staves, presenting recipe combinations that have never been tasted before. Each recipe, including a retired stave hand-picked from Maker's Mark's private selection archives, offers a unique expression of the signature bourbon crafted by the founders in 1953.
The Lost Recipe Series - A Journey Through Time: Maker's Mark embarks on this exploratory series to uncover the "hidden gems" among 1,001 possible recipe combinations that have remained unexplored. This series is a celebration of discovery, sharing these one-of-a-kind recipes with enthusiasts who appreciate the art of bourbon-making.
Enjoyment and Tasting: With an alc/vol of 54.35% and a proof of 108.7, Edition 01 promises a tasting experience that is both robust and refined. This special find is best enjoyed neat or with a splash of water to unveil its full spectrum of flavors, from the initial brightness of fruit and vanilla to the deep, comforting warmth of mocha and spice.
A Salute to Innovation and Heritage: Maker's Mark 2024 The Lost Recipe Series Edition #01 is not just a bourbon; it's a tribute to the curiosity and craftsmanship that have defined Maker's Mark since its inception. As we share this special edition, we invite you to join us in appreciating a piece of bourbon history that, once gone, will never be replicated.
