Whiskey Review/Tasting: Maker's Mark Red Seal

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Nosing 5:45
Whisky.com tastes the Maker's Mark Red Seal. This famous Kentucky Straight Bourbon with its high wheat ration in its malt is very mild and mellow.
Nose:
Sweet, vanilla, honey, caramel, toffee
Taste:
Honey, slight fruitiness, mouthwatering, oak, becomes drier
Finish:
Not to strong
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[@dontommasino6882]

I don't think this man was ever a boy.

[@jaredcook4577]

This is an extremely underrated comment 😅😅😅

[@odinarturoriverasicari6212]

💀💀💀💀💀

[@TheBorneomann]

its like a good whisky, aged and lots of 'character'

[@whitepony101]

🤣🤣👍🏽👍🏽 best comment ever

[@maskof]

Oh, he was, but he was already an experienced expert at his mother's breast.

[@zenjamin6262]

I want this guy to read me a bed time story while I drink my whiskey before falling asleep

[@Richmexicogdl]

ahahahahahah

[@mauritochiello837]

Ahahahah very funny girl :))). So sweet girl

[@patochepatoche3731]

Hihi

[@resistancetacticalprepared9647]

Man, you ain’t kidding!!

[@Emlizardo]

Yeah, his channel is almost ASMR

[@TheSpazinChaz]

I'm going to be honest this man's voice is amazing makes me want a nice glass of whisky my self

[@jesseregenauer630]

+Charles Allen I actually sip along to his reviews on the product he is tasting/discussing.......

[@MrVara411]

+Jesse Regenauer Me too! :)

[@ixnay66]

Great idea, Jesse!

[@IndyMotoRider]

Agree. This dude chose his career wisely.

[@tacticalsweater5119]

Come on over, we'll have some four roses single barrel.

[@HarleyDavidsonMan]

This guy makes me want to become an alcoholic the way he reviews the Makers Mark.

[@drakonidesthevigilant5155]

*FOLLOW YOUR DREAM*

[@6stringsbrainfingers]

I watch this again every time I get a new bottle of Maker's Mark. I love the whiskey and the way this guy talks about it, makes it seem even better.

[@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1]

I've come back to this video so many times and do the same with other bourbons and a few other reviewers. Ralfy is one of my favorites as well.

[@omonkkonen6676]

Opened one bottle today which I bought several years ago. Surprised the taste after 16years old single malt Lagavulin.

[@darthmalak190]

His accent and his voice coalesce to bring an altogether relaxing audio. I rather enjoy unintentional ASMR. My first time on his channel. Ready for some more.

[@ValiantKnight7983]

this guy should be narrating national geographic

[@loyaltyy8410]

Facts

[@nitramza861]

Maybe once David Attenborough dies, this guy can take his place. Lol

[@Andy-bh8hw]

wizaard I’d fall asleep

[@altorre5739]

A porn actor

[@TheRedman790]

Just bought a bottle of this. Gotta work first and then in about 8 hours... it's on.

[@drakonidesthevigilant5155]

Maker's Mark is a great bourbon. You can drink a lot and wake up feeling more or less baseline and NOT hungover which is the sign of a good quality whiskey.

[@Completebeast83]

One of my favorite "burbmms".

[@elwerocdn]

Read this as he said it!! Holy shit DIVINE TIMING

[@JustCallMeLoathesome]

@Boyd C'mon mate, it wasn't an insult, we're all here because we love Horst and how he speaks.

[@presterjohn71]

This guy is my second favourite whisk(e)y reviewer after Ralfy. I wish more of the older reviews were in English too.

[@edwint.1613]

I thought the same thing. I like how his voice is much louder and more patient in explanation. Ralphy and Horst are the guys I look for in experience tasting.

[@planetX15]

I'll put Horst ahead of Ralfy, but not by much.

[@harrr53]

I am a big fan of Horst, and I'm afraid not so much of Ralfy. Also worth watching the Whiskey Tribe's videos. They do a lot of crazy stuff, but the reviews and information are on point too.

[@redbeard365]

This channel is like listening to David Attenborough talk about wild zebra and gazelles but it's about whiskey and there's drinking. This is the perfect channel.

[@Megaman.ExE7]

Got into whiskey a few months back. I've been drinking Makers Mark for quite awhile; but it never occured to me to genuinely TASTE it. I have to say, this old review holds up rather well. I've been drinking the 46 and can definitely vouch that it's one of the smoothest Whiskeys out there

[@WatchCharlesMace]

How cool would it be to sit and drink whisky with this guy at a bar. Love the way he talks.

[@IWillSayMyPeace]

Not really with all the flushing sounds.

[@knightmare1015]

The grain bill for Maker's Mark is 70% Corn, 16% soft red winter wheat and 14% malted barley. It's aged in a medium toasted white oak barrel for 3 years.

[@jaketrat3725]

No char?

[@nitramza861]

This and woodford reserve are my top favorites. An excellent whiskey indeed.

[@nitramza861]

***** lol you consider Makers Mark to be a bottom shelf bourbon?

[@nitramza861]

+110694239707675297949 Anything else ever made? Have you ever tried a bottom shelf bourbon whiskey...let's say old grand dad and compared it to Makers? There is a huge difference in drinkability. There are better bourbons out there, but makers is pretty darn good.

[@kims4495]

@dhsilv2 Whiskey snob

[@goldleader6169]

@dhsilv2 incorrect, water is for hydration.. if you need to add water to make it drinkable it's shit...

[@timvanandel237]

1792 is also an excellent choice. I find it very close to Woodford Reserve. Cheers!

[@g-marv4960]

I could watch this man drink whiskey all day

[@hoodatbug6424]

This is by far the best bourbon I've ever had. My house always had a bottle decorating a shelf. And I could listen to you talk all day, very soothing!

[@ixnay66]

You need to try the Maker's 46. I think you'll like it very much :)

[@muaaag]

My favorite bourbon as well, though I usually go for the 46 version🥃

[@dirkplankchest1796]

It is quite nice. I prefer Blanton's single barrel myself, but makers is in my glass right now. Makers is very nice and carries a kinder price tag than Blanton's.

[@georgelincolnrockwell6119]

Cool profile picture sir.

[@BadWeatherfreak]

I am going to have to try 46 cuz straight up Mark's is nasty.

[@poopoopdarkmarksonthefloor6294]

Had my first sip of Knob Creek Ks bourbon( in sweden). It is my second bottle. M.M red top was my first. Wow what a difference between the two. Both are lovely IMO, better than any european whiskys I had before. Smell; Makers smells Vanilla KC smells like Irish Whisky. Taste. M.M is increadible..K.C smells like the best Irish whisky I've had. The finish; M.M long and robust. Strong and pleasant down the throat. K.C increadibly smooth..No taste at all but so gentle and sippable..,my wife preferred Knob Creek but I will have Maker's for Christmas

[@michaelkavanagh5947]

I think this is one of the few bourbons that has a scotch like smoothness. Most of them are very unsophisticated with big deep flavours full of character with a sweetness in the background. I like that wild spirit Bourbon has no other whiskey brings, but there is a reason scotch is king. If you want to experience Rebounds of Bourbon and Scotch in the same bottle this is it.

[@halseyballistic]

Nicely done, great review. I just purchased a bottle of this red label Maker's Mark this afternoon and was on sale, in Florida, for $23......I agree with you, its a very nice bourbon.

[@JordyShowWalks]

"Wanilla" my favorite Horst word 😄

[@sixty94lyf]

😂😂😂😂

[@Richmexicogdl]

hahahahahah

[@djgenetic111]

That's a spillover from German, vanilla in German is simply "Vanille", but it is pronounced "Wanille" (with regional exceptions).

[@IWillSayMyPeace]

Site-ris (for citrus) is mine.

[@kodeemav3371]

Maker's Mark and Maker's 46 are my go to bourbons lately. From original Maker's I get the notes of vanilla, spice, oak and caramel and also a definite hint of cherry in the nose. From the '46' I get all those notes but also a toasted bread adding to the complexity.. quite delicious imo.

[@richardborowski5463]

I really enjoy watching your reviews ,very passionate .

[@freestaterevolution]

His reviews, and voice tone is so soothing- very nice.

[@exmerc58]

Love me some makers mark , Now the 46 .

[@joebridges3165]

Greetings Horst, love your KZbin channel. It's now 2022 and I'm late to the Maker's Mark tasting and review. I lost my liking for bourbon in my youth, drinking (and expelling) Jack Danials Old #7. I happened upon Maker's Mark while on holiday two years ago and was pleasantly surprised with its smooth flavor. I appreciated your review because what you tasted is what I tasted as well and that is what has kept me a loyal fan of Maker's Mark. I've been playing catch-up on your other tastings. I've already found several other whisky's I'd like to try. Thanks!

[@elquijote.5592]

Love this guy,, the way he talks ,, calmly….He made me go to the liquor store around my house and got me one bottle,,right after I finished watching the video…

[@superbird6176]

6:12. ...and then vanilla and honey develop. It's a sweet one!

[@darylm1072]

Before that... a chromatic note?

[@mightymurph550]

He tasted the life out of that whiskey bravo

[@yamhead79]

All of a sudden I’m craving whisky. .. the voice

[@francisd2386]

What's amazing about MM also is that they managed to become an emblematic American icon in a relative short amount of time. I think the label says something like 1954, which when you talk about a distillery, is pretty recent.

[@RugbyLeagueHistory]

I like Makers Mark and the comments to the review are hilarious. I bet it would take this lad a year to drink the one bottle lol.

[@adiedonoghue1]

Dont drink whiskey, but this guy has sold me with smooth notes of passion

[@goatsehomo]

Horst you are the best!

[@Jared40]

His baby boy isn't too bad either 🤣

[@Jacked2B]

Your review of Highland Park 12 had my mouth watering lol

[@ulises23031000]

siempre se me antoja un trago cuando veo a este señor

[@CLiPzz247]

Got this as a present. Cant wait to taste it!

[@7s29]

Same here, got one for Christmas. I'll definitely have a few today.

[@Richmexicogdl]

@@7s29 You will love it

[@oldiesgeek454]

@@7s29 I bought a bottle today that came in a red box along with a Christmas Tree ornament. It came out in early December I believe.

[@jamesbullard4897]

No roughness at all like home made ice cream it’s hard to stop going for it🥰❤️💯🍒

[@bobshore9529]

Ah, Maker's Mark, it may be my favorite. I like the smoothness that the summer wheat brings to the taste. Many whisky's are a bit too spicy for me from the rye, Makers uses a high percentage of corn (70%) and no rye. I like it very much. I have also had a bottle of the 46 and its a bit spicy for me. Perhaps my taste needs to mature a bit? Love the quality of the bottle. Thanks, another nice review. I take it you are German? I spent many nice years in Germany, Schweinfurt in particular, while I was serving in the Army and have a very memory of Bayern and Germany and a whole. Thanks!

[@Whiskycom]

We are from Bavaria.

[@unknowntosociety01]

Have you tried Wellers yet? Great wheated bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery line

[@altorre5739]

Moscatel and sherry casks.

[@subutaynoyan5372]

This is a really great whiskey. One of the suprerior bourbons for sure. The vanilla taste, the balance and the feel of it is awesome.

[@TrueBlueSG]

Drink more whiskey if you want to have such an amazing voice as this guy!

[@CaptainHarlock-kv4zt]

Just bought a bottle. Different, strong flavor, tasty and surprisingly easy going.

[@Del-Canada]

I like how you say vanilla. Wanilla.

[@JohnRobertson870]

The way this guy feels about whiskey is how I feel about women. I'm going to buy a 5th of MM tonight.

[@grumpymonk824]

John Robertson why a 5th? Why not a whole bottle?

[@markstengel7680]

This is a few years old however i did enjoy watching and find you interesting and like your descriptive interpretations in your reviews. Happy Holidays Cheers🍸🇬🇧🇺🇸🎅🎄👍

[@soulofanunknownsoldier8066]

Makers Mark is the best bourbon there is in my opinion

[@VladMatejka]

I have not yet found a bourban i like more than this. Got a few on the way to see if they top it, but mm and mm46 are smooth, flavorful, strong, and even a little oily. Some reminicence of scotch I agree.

[@PerfectPuppyRanch]

I have just begun to enjoy bourbon whisky. I tried buffalo trace and enjoyed this very much - but makers mark I find bolder and lighter and more alive - so far it is my favorite - recently I tried Knob Creek aged 9 years but I found it harsh heavy and biting

[@redletterl78]

This bourbon is cut down to just 80 proof in Australia!!! Such a pity. It's almost too smooth 😆

[@bullfrogger1208]

Now that should be against the law . Liberals screw up anything they can .As if Makers Mark had it at 45 % just to get you drunk . If the left did nothing at all , the world would thrive . Miserable bastards . Only time they smile is when they see they have ruined someone's day . I'm drinking 45 . Just a tiny burn in the finish . It's lovely . For now .

[@RestLP]

I know that this comment is 5 years oldbuti just bought a bottle in germany and it says ninety proof

[@mickyr171]

@@RestLP Yeah, but here in Australia its only 80 :(

[@DecayingReverie]

I've always wanted to try this but I've held off because it is a little expensive. By the way, I really love your accent. I've been studying German in college and hope to go to Germany some day.

[@DecayingReverie]

By the way, I'm sorry if you aren't German. I just assumed from your website that you were. I'm a wee bit drunk at the moment.

[@DecayingReverie]

That satisfying sound at 5:35.

[@Whiskycom]

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[@Reaperkiller85]

definitely the best whiskey I've had. would recommend getting yourself a bottle.

[@tristannolan85]

they sell smaller bottles. smaller than a fifth

[@jamesbullard4897]

It’s so smooth and friendly

[@johnnie2638]

Rarely do you see Horst finish a glass. Must be good! Horst rocks.

[@markstengel7680]

I enjoyed this tasting review very much🍸🍸🍸🇬🇧🇺🇸🎅🎄👍

[@pimbech]

I love this guy, it is like ASMR haha

[@bcstephe]

My favorite whiskey - wonderful wonderful dram.

[@alanh8101]

Well somebody told me this is a good makers mark is a good bourbon I’ll give a try tho.. Also what do you think of Four Roses Bourbon.? Great review you guys are decent fellas Alan H

[@princessfreesia]

Daaaaaaaamn... your voice is husky heaven 😍

[@ganesankpillay3768]

I think he presents with style 🎉

[@jamesbullard4897]

Ends in balanced harmony 🥰

[@novaghisamuhammad1051]

makers mark is one of my favourite whiskey ...

[@christopherchristianvanlan1809]

I scraped some beam plank on my house with a rasp but it didn't work. Then when I turned up the volume on Whiskey com all irregularities fell off by themselves

[@dallasbagley]

You ever think about scoring these whiskies for us?

[@jesseregenauer630]

You have a way of articulating the qualities in what you taste that is purely captivating.... I also sipped along this time around as you artfully dissected the flavors of this TN bourbon as I've sipped along to two others you did on Scottish Whisky from Tomatin. Twas a pleasure having a drink w/you again and likely shall again sometime soon.... Cheers from Eau Claire, Wiscosin (USA), Jesse..... --funny little half related side note-- I thought it to be interesting that my favorite scotch (Tomatin Legacy/Dualchas *USA*) is finished in former Maker's Mark barrels in addition to the virgin oak. I can actually taste on the very first note of that scotch the influence of this bourbon....

[@NorthwestMariner]

+Jesse Regenauer This is a Kentucky Bourbon

[@jesseregenauer630]

My error..... Thank you.... :)

[@barrygiddey9139]

Great swish sir 🥃

[@ninoslavmijic3537]

Could you please write is there a huge difference between this (45) and 40% Maker's Mark. And if there is, would you kindly tell us about them. Thank you in advance. The Maker's Mark is my next bourbon on the list to taste it, before it I've tried Jim Beam, Wild Turkey (40%), Four Roses, and some of less famous brands. Jim Beam is my favourite so far, so could you maybe compare Maker's Mark 45% to Jim Beam 40%? Cheers!

[@jamesbullard4897]

Just perfect sourness balanced by sweet smoothies

[@InviCtusChamp]

My tasting notes. Nose: plastic, taste: dark chocolate, I had to have it as 46% is so captivating

[@hey0swaggins485]

new to whisky, but i tasted maker mark along with you. it was rather intense in the mouth, as if my gums and tongue were being punched by the alcohol. I suppose this intensity is mainly brought fourth by the +5 abv.. Very smooth finish, perhaps the mouth burn almost distracts you from witnessing a gnarly finish. spot on with the notes you examined however :)

[@clintwestwood1895]

I like how you say "Wannila"

[@christofinb]

I love your reviews Horst. I want to see you do a review of Buffalo Trace in English, I haven’t found a review of that on here from you. Would love to hear your opinion of it. Thanks

[@drax14QC]

Ben did a review on it : kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4qxqmaZect7maM

[@shakeandbaked1]

I love makers mark.

[@saberwork]

This has become my bedtime music...

[@jackbackband7733]

Makers Mark twenty two quid in Morrisons but now twnety eight quid because it has a knitted pullover on! I don't think they're selling much.

[@tulockthewerewolf9744]

you need to try Canadian Crown Royal. They make it here in my province of Gimli, Manitoba, Canada.

[@robinsharkey6658]

Yeah, you going to go on about how "smooooth" it is... lame. Canadian whisky sucks 99% of the time due to its lack of flavour development and overall shittiness. Try some sherried speyside. Heavily prayed islay or deeply oaky bourbon. Not "crown and ginger" Crap Royale. Words from a canadian!

[@kubrah779]

Ive been watching your many reviews on whiskey and it seriously makes me wanna run out to buy the bar

[@jamesbullard4897]

This bourbon is just beautiful and delicious

[@michaelawomack]

Will you ever start rating the whiskys?

[@jamesbullard4897]

Like most bourbons I like to open it up get a glass and come back to it in a couple weeks unscrew lid and find a much gentler bourbon

[@geraldsavage5226]

Love ur reviews, can u tell me were i could buy 1 of them glasses please

[@iancrombie8862]

A nice,clean,fresh bourbon..yummy..great value too!😋😋😋

[@robertdsilva8534]

I have two bottles maker marks sir your great

[@bradyblackburn4863]

I just bought my first bottle. I'm usually a Scotch man, but I've always wanted to try this. Wish me luck!

[@JohnnyBrooks]

Brady Blackburn About to buy my first as well. Hope it lives up to the review as it is expensive here in Kenya.

[@danbruh]

Brady Blackburn how did you like it?

[@bradyblackburn4863]

Daniel Caprar I loved it. I haven't had Scotch since I got my first bottle of this.

[@danbruh]

did you taste any citrus in the first few sips? Also, any scotch recommendations?

[@usnsmichigan3162]

Watch out Morgan Feeman this guy gunning for your voice lines xD

[@Harperdatcat]

Great review. Well done.

[@MrROTD]

The wax is a nice touch

[@DutchDukeMan]

Great taste very smooth

[@jamesbullard4897]

Whiskey . Com is one of the best tasters

[@johnnyangel3683]

My solid go to is MM! My old reliable !

[@tacticalsweater5119]

Not a fan of makers but interesting review. I prefer Four Roses, knob creek or eagle rare.

[@jamesbullard4897]

Horst reminds me and talks like my favorite actor Christopher walken

[@nitramza861]

David Attenborough does whiskey reviews?

[@czechmeowt2868]

This was the first bottle of alcohol I purchased, and i have foolishly ruined it for myself forever... can't even look at it without feeling sick. Perhaps one day I can return to it, but for now, laphroig will have to suffice...

[@dmo530]

Something about you reminds me of Hannibal Lecter.

[@danielvito3162]

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[@Fellowrser]

Lmfao he’s got some frozen meat in the fridge

[@pip875]

I thought exactly the same thing as well, 😂😂

[@dalisllama]

More like Werner Herzog

[@rightonrideon1454]

If he only had some Fava beans and chianti right?

[@TheBorneomann]

i am on my way to buy a bottle after listening to this review. i don't even drink whiskey. Just can't help myself

[@stephenmurray2851]

You will love it. Bourbon is superior to normal whiskey. I hate whiskey but love Bourbon, especially this.

[@stephenmurray2851]

@Valdis4418 Same here except for this maker's mark. Whiskey is a no no though.

[@rafael6693]

@Valdis4418 many people when they taste wisky's they taste supermarket ones where most of them are very young and not matured enough. that is the reason why many people don't like the taste. try Lagavulin 16 or even a 12 YO Aberlour (very easy drinking). i have a Glendronach 18 sherry cask here with me. At that price you probably will never buy it. but i am pretty sure once you tried it you would probably not say that again. try climbing to this ones around 12 YO they are all between 35-60€ they are totally worth it.

[@rafael6693]

Valdis4418 ok i got to be honest was not expecting that, guess that are people that don’t really like wisky at all. But of course not everyone have to like the same things.

[@TheOriginalRaster]

I apologize for possibly too much detail... Since starting with Scotch I have been looking for a Bourbon or other Corn based Whisky to enjoy and I haven't found anything that I really like in a Bourbon or Tennessee Whisky (all I've found are drink-able, but not, for me, enjoyable). After some Google search, sites pointed to Maker's Mark as potentially a Bourbon with some of the qualities of Scotch. I came here, and saw that you seemed to like this Product. After my purchase I was disappointed in the taste. I had heard a tip that for Scotch drinkers just try to pretend you are tasting Ice Cream and you won't be disappointed in a Bourbon. This idea didn't work for me. The initial taste seemed like all other similarly priced Bourbon and then I got an old-cask taste, tastes like the charcoal wood you might scrape from the barrel after you empty it. Kind of a musty but not all that unpleasant taste. I probably need to give my bottle to friends who naturally appreciate Bourbon. For completeness I tried it highly diluted with Ice (retaining only a fraction of the taste I wondered it it would make a good diluted drink). That didn't seem to help much. I still got the musty taste. In sharing the information I figure I might learn something. Folks might respond with their impressions. I'm still searching for a US or Corn based product that has depth, like Scotch. Also I want to avoid any Rye grass taste. I find that naturally unappealing. Any thoughts about these observations?

[@Wedelj]

That's an incredible amount of detail you put in there, and that's not an insult :) I was going to recommend you try out some Rye whiskeys, but you already addressed that. Maybe try Buffalo Trace or Bulleit? I've also heard good things about Weller's bourbon. I hope this helps. If not, you already know that you like scotch :)

[@TheOriginalRaster]

Yes, good point. An update: I mixed the Makers Mark 50/50 with various Scotch (picking on a bottle of Scotch I had that I wasn't really enjoying) and the combo flavor was very interesting and great! And recently I found that as the Makers Mark bottle level lowered, the bottom third seemed to taste much better. Interesting. The latest suggestion I received: go for the Makers 46. I'll try that next. Thanks!

[@Wedelj]

Raster Blending your whiskeys at home? What kind of sorcery is this?! I'll have to try it sometime!

[@Thompson892]

What does swishing it around really do? It ain’t mouth wash..

[@MyCofeeTime]

Dave Attenborough of whisky.

[@yoda1934]

Sounds like Forrest gump playing ping pong under water

[@MarcErra84]

6:39 Hardcore ASMR

[@redfred70]

The best Bourbon......all my American friends say the same. Nectar !