{"product_id":"makers-mark-red-wax-1972-with-wooden-box","title":"Maker's Mark Red Wax 1972 with wooden box - 90 Proof","description":"\u003cp\u003eExperience a rare piece of bourbon history with this 1972 Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky. This \"Old Style Sour Mash\" offers an exceptionally smooth and complex palate, a testament to its pre-modern era craftsmanship and the distillery's enduring commitment to quality. A true collector's gem, it unveils layers of fruit, vanilla, and perfectly integrated oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e A captivating, nuanced aroma of dried dark cherries, vanilla bean, and toasted oak, intertwined with hints of caramel apple, marzipan, and a subtle undercurrent of baking spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. A faint, earthy tobacco leaf note emerges with time in the glass, indicative of its age and thoughtful maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is remarkably soft and sweet, coating the tongue with flavors of butterscotch, rich toffee, and candied orange peel. The signature Maker's Mark wheat influence shines through, offering a velvety texture and a distinctive bready sweetness, complemented by a gentle spice of white pepper and clove. Deeper notes of leather and dark chocolate develop mid-palate, showcasing the well-integrated oak from its long sleep in the barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warm, and exceptionally smooth. The sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving behind lingering notes of dried fruit, lingering vanilla, and a mellow oak spice. A pleasant, almost almond-like nuttiness emerges, inviting another sip. The absence of harshness is remarkable, a testament to its age and the quality of the original distillate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \n      \n        \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eMaker's Mark, founded by Bill Samuels Sr. in 1953, revolutionized bourbon by committing to quality over quantity and using a wheat-heavy mash bill instead of rye. Located on picturesque Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, it's known for its iconic red wax-dipped bottles and meticulous small-batch production. This 1972 bottling represents an early and significant era in the distillery's history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SubRosaSelections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47616869466330,"sku":"1972 MM BX 0110","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/8263\/7018\/files\/Maker_s_Mark_Red_Wax_1972_with_wooden_box-1.png?v=1777128933","url":"https:\/\/takeyourpickliquors.com\/products\/makers-mark-red-wax-1972-with-wooden-box","provider":"Take Your Pick Liquors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}