Bourbon

This bourbon carries an aroma of rich fresh fruit, including plums, raspberries, and dark cherries followed by floral notes. It has a full and slightly soft taste, with long and lasting notes of fruit. The finish is long and savory with subtle tannins and toasted oak. This whiskey was finished in merlot casks from Napa and Sonoma for approximately two to four years.

Finished with proprietary American oak staves to amplify the flavors that Maker’s develops while spending time in the upper parts of the rackhouse, where temperatures are hotter. Notes of caramelized barrel accented with some toastiness and a warm finish.

Finished with proprietary French oak staves to amplify the flavors that Maker’s develops while spending time in the lower parts of the rackhouse, where temperatures are cooler. Notes of fruit, nut and chocolate.

55.3% - This bottle is inspired by the warm glow of a smoldering fire. The Old Elk Cigar Cut represents the best from their award-winning cask finish series. Notes from Port and Sherry casks add richness, the finish of Cognac and Armagnac Casks linger on your palate.

BORN IN THE US, RAISED ON THE SEAS, AND MATURED AND BOTTLED IN ISRAEL. NO BOURBON HAS EVER HAD SO DISTINGUISHED A LIFE.

For this 2023 release, Master Distiller Elizabeth McCall has drawn upon prior creative releases and continued product experimentation for inspiration. In 2014, the Master’s Collection released the first Pinot Noir finished Kentucky Bourbon in history, Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Finish. This was followed in 2016 with the first-ever American Brandy Cask finished Bourbon.

After a stunning 2-year-old season in 1947, famed trainer Ben Jones knew that their horse was set to have a breakout 3-year old season. In 1948, Citation furthered his campaign toward becoming a legend. He began the season with a handful of wins, Then Eddie Arcaro was tapped to jockey Citation. The first race pairing the two was a disappointing loss at the Chesapeake Trail Stakes. This would be the last race.

In the life defined by adventure, our whiskey embodies a refreshing spirit of determination & boldness. In a similar fashion, they're Double Oak Barrel Strength Bourbon boasts bolder flavors & higher proofs while retaining a smooth finish.

As part of the Publioteca's mission of pairing the world's most elusive and sought-after whiskies with books, we're honored to present Publioteca's Vol. 2, which pairs Jim Murray's Whiskey Bible with a World Whiskey Society's Kentucky Straight Bourbon, but this isn't any ordinary bourbon!