Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series BRT 02 is a special 2022 limited release that celebrates the intense flavor development that occurs in the lower levels of Maker’s Mark rickhouses. As part of the innovative Wood Finishing Series, this bourbon is finished with custom toasted oak staves designed to highlight the bold and rich characteristics created by the warmer barrel aging conditions near the bottom of the warehouse.
The BRT 02 expression focuses on deep caramelized flavors, rich oak influence, and layered spice. Bottled at cask strength, this release offers a full bodied bourbon experience with amplified sweetness and complex wood driven notes while maintaining the smooth wheated bourbon profile that Maker’s Mark is known for.
Released in limited quantities, BRT 02 is highly sought after by collectors and fans of the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Rich caramel, toasted oak, baking spice, and vanilla
Palate: Dark caramel, brown sugar, toasted wood, and warm spice
Finish: Long and bold with lingering oak, sweetness, and gentle heat
FAQ
Q: What is the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series?
A: It is a special series where Maker’s Mark finishes bourbon with different custom oak staves to create unique flavor profiles.
Q: What does BRT 02 represent?
A: BRT 02 highlights the bold flavor profile produced by barrels aged in the lower levels of Maker’s Mark warehouses.
Q: Is this a limited release?
A: Yes. BRT 02 was released as part of the 2022 limited Wood Finishing Series.
Q: What proof is Maker’s Mark BRT 02?
A: It is bottled at cask strength, approximately 109.4 proof (54.7% ABV).
