Makers Mark Bourbon (750ml)

Kentucky straight bourbon from Loretto, this bottling from Maker's Mark carries the state's grain-forward tradition. It falls under the straight bourbon designation, meaning a corn-based whiskey aged in new charred oak, and it comes from a producer that has kept its recipe consistent for generations.

Expect the rounded, approachable profile that has made this bourbon a mainstay: soft caramel and vanilla, a touch of baking spice, and an easygoing finish that avoids sharp edges. It works neat or over a single large cube, and it holds its own in an Old Fashioned or a whiskey sour where its gentle sweetness balances citrus and bitters.