Come join us at Whiskey by John Howie for the first Tasting & Cocktail class with our friends from Maker’s Mark. Each guest will sample four products from their wonderful distillery and make a cocktail, My Favorite Maker’s, using our Maker’s Mark Private Barrel Selection. Thomas Johnson, PNW Diplomat, will be on hand to walk guest through Maker’s Mark history and answer questions. Only twelve tickets available.
Date: February 25, 2023
Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: $75 plus tax and service charge- Tasting and Cocktail
Cocktail Kit: $130 plus tax- Must be pre-ordered before the event. The My Favorite Maker’s Cocktail consist of Maker’s Mark Private Barrel Selection, Sweet Vermouth, Amaro, Demerara, Orange Bitters
Tickets: Please email Tim Lodahl (General Manager and Curator of Whiskey) at tlodahl@johnhowiesteak.com
Maker’s Mark 46 Cask Strength
Though aging in cooler temperatures is pivotal for Maker’s Mark 46, developing the Maker’s Mark 46 finishing process was all about finding the right wood and determining how to treat it. Other than wood type, several factors can affect oak’s impact on a bourbon, like how it’s dried, cooked and even cut. After much experimentation, adding seared French oak (or Stave Profile No. 46) to fully matured Maker’s Mark was just what Bill, Jr., was looking for.
Maker’s Mark Private Barrel Selection
“The Perfect Dram”
Our latest private selection consists of 10 wood staves each with a different flavor profile and purpose.
Staff Profile; 2 Seared French Cuvee, 3 Maker’s Mark 46, 3 Roasted French Mendiant, 2 Toasted French Spice
Maker’s Mark FAE-02 2021 Limited Release
The FAE-02 is a texture forward expression that is full-bodied with notes of toasted oak and a rich creamy finish.
Maker’s mark BRT-02 2022 Limited Release
To achieve the taste of Maker’s Mark, we’ve always hand-rotated our barrels from the top to the bottom of our rickhouse. This equal exposure to temperatures gives each barrel the consistent flavors Maker’s Mark is known for. BRT-02 is inspired by the cooler bottom of the rickhouse and uses French oak staves to dial up the flavors developed over its final years of reaction. BRT-02 has a seasoned oak nuttiness combined with molasses, dark fruit, chocolate and baking spice.