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Old 09-11-2018, 03:08 PM   #1
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New Maker's Barrel Strength

Anyone tried it yet? Reasonable price point, but reluctant to pull the trigger on a bottle blind.
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It sounds (from some of the reviews) as though this one represents a distinct improvement over the standard bottling in terms of palate presence and length, not to mention the fact that the added 'heat' better balances the typical MM slightly sweet house style.
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Interesting. Might have to pick up a bottle later this week.

Given the high price points for the new generations for whiskey, I'm always looking for something new and affordable.
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It sounds (from some of the reviews) as though this one represents a distinct improvement over the standard bottling in terms of palate presence and length, not to mention the fact that the added 'heat' better balances the typical MM slightly sweet house style.
I have found it way too sweet in its current 'usual' formats. Glad they have amped it up.
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I feel that the Maker's 46, despite its decidedly sweet character, has enough warmth, depth and spiciness to balance out nicely in the glass. In contrast, I haven't exactly been impressed with my most recent bottle of the standard Maker's Mark, which I've found to be quite light and uninspiring.
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That seems to be the trend amongst large and midsized bourbon distillers. The whiskey just seems either young or the mash bill has been slightly different. I'm guessing youth. Maker's, BT, and others. Beam has remained consistent and for my money is the best value.

It doesn't hurt that my neighborhood store is selling the 1.75l for two cents less than the 750ml bottle. If I don't tell them, maybe they won't notice.
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Regular Maker's is now $19.99 at local shops.
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I purchased a 750 ml bottle of Beam Repeal Batch at the local CVS. It seems to be a bit "rougher" than regular JB ( a plus), and it was on sale for the price point that regular Beam should appear for on the shelf ($14). Also, it is 86 proof, rather than low octane 80.

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I tried the Black and the Angel's Share and wasn't impressed enough by the flavors to justify the extra expense. I'll have to try it the next time I'm at a decent place. I'm not going to spring for a bottle before I've tried it.

When I can get the BT single barrel for $27/750, it's going to take a lot for me to switch at that price point. I may be a drunk, but that doesn't mean I'm a cheap drunk.
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