ChiTuckyBourbonBrothers
ChiTuckyBourbonBrothers
ChiTucky Bourbon Brothers
Episode 136 - Maker’s Mark 101
22 minutes Posted Jul 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Opening Lyrics And Mood
Max McNown And Feeling Young
Maker’s Mash Bill By Heart
The Ambassador Barrel Rabbit Hole
First Sip Of Maker’s 101
Best Whiskey Mixer Arguments
Indian Whiskey And Loose Standards
Ratings And Buying Advice
Outro Song And Holiday Plans
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Send us Fan Mail Maker’s Mark 101 sounds like a tiny step on paper, but that extra proof and extra $10 can mean very different things depending on how you actually drink bourbon. We break down the Maker’s Mark mash bill (yes, Tony knows it by heart), talk about why a wheated bourbon tastes so sweet and smooth, and explain how the standard 90 proof, Maker’s Mark 101, and Maker’s Mark Cask Strength are more alike than most people realize. If you’ve ever wondered whether “higher proof” automatic...