Maker's Mark Tim Couch (2012 Release) /45% /1.0l

The Samuels family, founders of Maker's Mark Distillery, have been actively supporting local charities and higher utility associations for years.

Each year, the distillery releases a limited edition of the bourbon, with proceeds going to the aforementioned organizations. The 2012 edition featured a portrait of American football star Tim Couch. Born in Hyden, Kentucky, Couch began his career with the University of Kentucky before joining the NFL for the Cleveland Browns in 1999. He still holds the NCAA (college football) record for touchdowns. The edition consisted of 20,000 bottles, and the proceeds went to the Gill Heart & Vascular Institute in Lexington, which specializes in treating heart disease.  

Aroma: honey, vanilla, dry orange peel, dried dates, raisins, milk chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg and oak.  

Palate: sweet, vanilla, milkshake, honey, cocoa powder, peaches, raisins, roasted nuts, notes of tobacco and oak.  

Finish : long, with notes of caramel, vanilla, honey, orange peel and oak.