Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2023: The Bourbon That Slows Time

We open and taste the Maker's Mark Cellar Age 2023, describing rich notes of maple syrup, stroopwafel-like caramel, cinnamon spice, and a lingering cherry sweetness with a long, sticky mouthfeel. The episode also explores the bottle's story: how Maker's Mark finishes select barrels in a cool cellar to slow oak influence, the limited annual release, memories of visits to Kentucky, and why this expression is considered a standout value worth seeking out in duty-free or at festivals.