Review #6: Maker’s Mark Private Selection - R. field Wine Co. “Sweet & Sexy 2024”
FYI intro (skip if you just want the review): Not an expert by any means. I use the reviews on here to choose whether or not to buy something, so I’m trying to return the favor. Only giving simple notes (no ‘Amazonian rain forest rock moss in October after a 2 inch rainfall’ or anything like that). No info that I don’t personally care for, like historical backstory or weird trivia on the bottle or company.
Stats: 109 proof. 0-3-3-4-0 stave profile. NAS.
Prep: Poured in a glencairn neat, rested for 10 minutes. Top pour.
Nose: Dessert bomb. Milk chocolate, maple syrup, French vanilla coffee. I also get a little apple or apple pie-y undertone
Visual: Deep Tawny/Mahogany (1.6). Medium legs.
Mouthfeel: Silky. Little bit of viscosity, but not too thick. It really compliments the chocolate note, reminding me of a chocolate bar that was out on a hot day for a few hours.
Palate: Same notes as the nose; I couldn’t find the apple from the nose though. Reminds me of a coffee that’s not quite black, but not nearly enough cream and sugar to satisfy a Starbuck’s teen. A bit of ethanol burn at the start but it fades early.
Finish: medium-short. Same notes from on the nose/palate, but richer. A more dark, bitter chocolate.
T8ke: 6
Value: 3/5 (would pay around MSRP)(MSRP $70, but bought for $65)
Conclusion (skip if you don’t care about personal input):
I asked a question on this subreddit about couple weeks back about which staves are the best for these picks. I decided to wait it out, and stumbled upon this bottle for under MSRP on a grocery store run. I decided to pull the trigger.
This is a great bottle to keep on the shelf for a dessert or late night pour. I don’t think this is something I can pour whenever I want; it’s more of a nuanced profile that I’d drink under specific circumstances. The low proof (to me, at least) would make it a nice first pour after dinner as a dessert substitute, or a last pour late at night as a wake-me-up with its coffee-like characteristics.
That being said, it’s not AMAZING for the price. I think Maker’s really hit the mark (get it?) on how much this juice should be worth. I got it for slightly under MSRP; I’d probably buy another at MSRP if I’m craving it, but I wouldn’t buy it for much more. I also wouldn’t go out of my way to stock up multiples of these.
Overall, this is a nice bottle. It’s definitely no scam for its price or popularity, but it also isn’t a must-buy unless it’s on clearance. Of course, this is a single barrel so your mileage will vary.
FYI intro (skip if you just want the review): Not an expert by any means. I use the reviews on here to choose whether or not to buy something, so I’m trying to return the favor. Only giving simple notes (no ‘Amazonian rain forest rock moss in October after a 2 inch rainfall’ or anything like that). No info that I don’t personally care for, like historical backstory or weird trivia on the bottle or company.
Stats: 109 proof. 0-3-3-4-0 stave profile. NAS.
Prep: Poured in a glencairn neat, rested for 10 minutes. Top pour.
Nose: Dessert bomb. Milk chocolate, maple syrup, French vanilla coffee. I also get a little apple or apple pie-y undertone
Visual: Deep Tawny/Mahogany (1.6). Medium legs.
Mouthfeel: Silky. Little bit of viscosity, but not too thick. It really compliments the chocolate note, reminding me of a chocolate bar that was out on a hot day for a few hours.
Palate: Same notes as the nose; I couldn’t find the apple from the nose though. Reminds me of a coffee that’s not quite black, but not nearly enough cream and sugar to satisfy a Starbuck’s teen. A bit of ethanol burn at the start but it fades early.
Finish: medium-short. Same notes from on the nose/palate, but richer. A more dark, bitter chocolate.
T8ke: 6
Value: 3/5 (would pay around MSRP)(MSRP $70, but bought for $65)
Conclusion (skip if you don’t care about personal input):
I asked a question on this subreddit about couple weeks back about which staves are the best for these picks. I decided to wait it out, and stumbled upon this bottle for under MSRP on a grocery store run. I decided to pull the trigger.
This is a great bottle to keep on the shelf for a dessert or late night pour. I don’t think this is something I can pour whenever I want; it’s more of a nuanced profile that I’d drink under specific circumstances. The low proof (to me, at least) would make it a nice first pour after dinner as a dessert substitute, or a last pour late at night as a wake-me-up with its coffee-like characteristics.
That being said, it’s not AMAZING for the price. I think Maker’s really hit the mark (get it?) on how much this juice should be worth. I got it for slightly under MSRP; I’d probably buy another at MSRP if I’m craving it, but I wouldn’t buy it for much more. I also wouldn’t go out of my way to stock up multiples of these.
Overall, this is a nice bottle. It’s definitely no scam for its price or popularity, but it also isn’t a must-buy unless it’s on clearance. Of course, this is a single barrel so your mileage will vary.