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Описание: ​Maker’s Mark Private Select Review: Stave Profile 0-4-3-2-1 🥃

​In today’s review, we’re diving into a custom-stave expression of Maker’s Mark Private Select. This unique "0-4-3-2-1" blend moves away from the standard profile by leaning heavily into French Oak influence. We explore how these 10 specific finishing staves transform the classic wheated bourbon into a complex, spice-forward powerhouse.
​🪵 The Stave Breakdown (0-4-3-2-1)
​This selection uses a precise combination of five different wood types to achieve its flavor:
​0 Baked American Pure 2 – (No staves used)
​4 Seared French Cuvée – Toasted French oak for rich vanillas and caramel.
​3 Maker’s Mark 46 – The signature stave for dried fruit and bold spice.
​2 Roasted French Mocha – Deeply charred for notes of chocolate and coffee.
​1 Toasted French Spice – Adding layers of baking spices and a hint of smoke.
​📝 Tasting Notes
​Nose: Toasted marshmallow, dark caramel, and a touch of espresso.
​Palate: A rich, creamy mouthfeel typical of cask-strength Maker's. Expect layers of brown sugar and stone fruits that transition into a heavy wood spice.
​Finish: Long and warming with lingering notes of cinnamon, clove, and charred oak.
​📊 Bottle Specs
​Proof: [Insert Proof Here] (Typically Cask Strength 107–115)
​Age: Fully matured Maker's Mark + 9 weeks of stave finishing.
​Mashed Bill: 70% Corn, 16% Wheated, 14% Malted Barley.
​Which stave profile is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!

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This video from Kane's Pick reviews a special "0-4-3-2-1" blend of Maker's Mark Private Select, highlighting its unique stave profile and how it transforms the classic wheated bourbon (0:03).

Here's a breakdown of the key points:

Maker's Mark Private Select vs. Maker's Mark 46 (0:06-1:09): The Private Select is a special version of Maker's 46, which was created by Bill Samuels to expand his family's legacy. Unlike the standard 46, which uses 10 French oak staves aged for three months in a temperature-controlled cave, Private Select allows for custom stave combinations.
Stave Combinations (1:17-2:00): Makers Mark offers five different stave types beyond the signature Maker's 46 stave:
American Pure (1:26): Drier and crisper.
Makers 46 (1:32): Signature stave for dried fruit and bold spice.
Toasted French Cuvée (1:33): Provides richness and a well-rounded body.
Roasted French Mocha (1:35): Imparts dark chocolate, roast, and coffee notes.
Toasted French Spice (1:36): Adds baking spices and a hint of smoke.
Customization Process (2:01-2:39): Customers can choose 10 staves in any combination, using a special board with chips representing each stave. Before aging, a small sample is mixed to give a preview of the final flavor profile.
Proof and Flavor Profile (3:11-3:29): Unlike Maker's 46, which is cut to around 90 proof, Private Select whiskies are left at full barrel strength (typically between 107-115 proof). The reviewed "0-4-3-2-1" blend emphasizes roasted French staves, Maker's 46, roasted medium, and spice, resulting in a rich, full-bodied, and creamy flavor (3:31-3:53).
Tasting Notes and Recommendations (3:57-7:57):
Nose: Soft, not overpowering with alcohol, hints of French spice, dark chocolate, rich spices, and candied notes (4:08-4:32).
First taste: Sweetness, prominent alcohol but not overwhelming, notes of leather, chocolate, and spice (4:57-5:09).
Second taste: Alcohol calms down, more sweetness and caramel, less dry and spicy, richer, and more complex (5:21-5:50).
Adding water: Dramatically softens the alcohol in the nose, brings out toffee, spiciness, dark chocolate, and leather (6:30-6:42). The taste becomes much softer, with alcohol acting as a nice compliment, revealing more dark chocolate, roasted coffee, leather, and a pleasant warming spice on the finish (6:53-7:24).
Conclusion (7:58-8:36): The Maker's Mark Private Select offers thousands of combinations, allowing for highly customizable flavors. The reviewer prefers darker, richer, creamier, and softer profiles, aiming for an enjoyable experience even at full strength, which becomes delightful with a touch of water.