Maker's Mark Cellar Aged (2023 Release), 57.85%

At long last, an ultra-aged expression from Maker’s, and it pulls you right in with aromas of cooked cherries, black cherry pudding, and a hint of peppermint. The palate is deliciously spiced but mellow, carrying crème brûlée and light nuttiness, as well as tobacco leaf and orange peel. A dash of cinnamon powder on the finish, coupled with another aromatic burst of cooked cherry and expressed orange. No. 6 Top 20 of 2023