Jim, outstanding summary! Thanks! You should try their cask strength. It has a tendency to slap you in a different way than the rye’s you mentioned. I have been fortunate enough to have some Pappy and didn’t even include that is this discussion since it is so tough to find. I will never forget...
Jeff, I love the cask strength! When we toured the distillery they were test marketing it and we bought 2 bottles and I have been hooked ever since! I keep two or three in stock in case of emergencies! 😂 Seriously, if you buy cask strength drink it at home! It will sneak up on you!
Makers is my favorite as well. When we toured the distillery my wife and I learned why we love it. They use more corn than most producers. They use about 70% corn in their mash. More corn produces more sugar and a sweetener bourbon! I met the founders son and he said his dad created Makers in...