The first 2021 Limited Release, FAE-01, uses an American oak stave seared on one side, and left raw on the other, to amplify dried fruit and oak flavors. Maker’s Mark derives these tasting notes from naturally retained elements of barrel char and organic compounds called fatty acid esters (FAEs), the company says, which are responsible for both fruity tones and texture variations.
Each side of the FAE-01 stave draws out different characteristics of these two flavor components, the company says. The charred side offers dark leathery tobacco notes, while the raw side yields fresh fruit.
Size: 750 mL
