"Richard Periut" wrote in message
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: These bourbons are aged in french oak which have been charred.
This
: imparts the smoky vanilla flavors that these premium bourbons
have.
:
: However, Knob Creek, et cetera, have nothing to envy.
:
: I had the pleasure of visiting Makers Mark in Kentucky; it's
good, but
: not up to par with the premium ones.
:
: I don't recall Makers Mark having a "premium" brand, and always
wondered
: why they don't produce one.
:
: Cigar Aficionado had an excellent review on bourbons years ago.
:
: Richard
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That's interesting, about Maker's Mark. I feel just the
opposite. Of course, that's why we each have different tastes
and why there are lots of distilleries... LOL

I actually was introduced to Maker's Mark years ago (back in my
Service days) and then, several years later I dated a fellow
whose family lived in that neck of the woods. I was amazed at
how personable and friendly everyone at Maker's Mark was. Great
tour.

Now, even though I know they're different, my comment to people
trying M.M. for the first time is: If you *like* Jack Daniel's,
you'll *love* Maker's Mark. To me, YMMV, M.M. is a lot smoother
than both Jack D. and Wild Turkey. Before M.M., I was more of a
Chivas Girl... now it's pretty much just a glass of red wine or
an occasional glass of scotch with a little milk... old age, ya
know, I need my calcium. G

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Cyndi
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