Maker’s Mark RC6

• Raided Score: 86
• Publication: The Bourbon Finder
• Excerpt: What a pleasant surprise! To be totally transparent, we had low expectations, and they were surpassed in every way. This is a very good entry into the realm of limited releases, and Maker’s Mark has begun to flex it’s flavor profile muscle with RC6.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 88
• Publication: Breaking Bourbon
• Excerpt: If you’re a fan of Maker’s Mark, wheated bourbons, or just want to say you were able to try a limited release this year without breaking the bank, Maker’s Mark RC6 is a bottle that you’ll want to seek out.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 93
• Publication: Whisky Advocate
• Excerpt: Coffee, charred oak, and more bitter chocolate linger long on the finish. Water serves well to tame the heat. Finished with the addition of ten toasted RC6-profile staves in the barrel.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 90
• Publication: Distiller
• Excerpt: Those aromas are mirrored in the whiskey's flavor, which exhibits a nice balance of vanilla and caramel notes like Maker's classic offering, along with notes of ripe apple, cinnamon and black pepper.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 96
• Publication: The Whiskey Wash
• Excerpt: It isn't vastly different from what one expects from the regular Maker's Mark. Rather, it highlights and lifts the base spirit.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 95
• Publication: Wine Enthusiast
• Excerpt: Adding water brings more caramel forward, while each sip still finishes with piquant cayenne-edged baking spice and a hint of Sherry.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 91
• Publication: WhiskyCast
• Excerpt: The taste is slightly dry at first with a good slow buildup of clove and cinnamon spices that don’t overpower fruitier notes of peaches and apricots, while a touch of honey adds complexity and character in the background. The finish is long and smooth with a good fruity character.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 96
• Publication: Drinkhacker
• Excerpt: The finish is long, with a mélange of cinnamon sugar, dried cherries, and apple strudel. Not sure why it was named like a droid, but this one was definitely worth the wait.
• Read Full Review

• Raided Score: 88
• Publication: Whiskey Raiders
• Excerpt: Very nice - sits well with the upper echelon of some of my favorites from my recent Maker's Mark bonanza.
• Read Full Review

Raided Score is a conversion from an external site's score, to our in house uniform scoring system. Please see the FAQ for more.