Is makers mark part of Jim Beam?

Is makers mark part of Jim Beam?

Beam Inc., the classic American whiskey distiller that produces Jim Beam and Maker's Mark bourbon, agreed this week to be acquired by Japanese beverage company Suntory Holdings Ltd. in a massive $13.62 billion deal, The Associated Press reported.

What bourbon is better than Maker’s Mark?

Makers Mark is sweeter and smoother than regular Jim Beam because it is a wheated bourbon but it is not as sweet as Jack Daniels. It is good, fairly inexpensive(although by no means cheap) bourbon . If you like your bourbon on the sweeter side but with a little bit of bite, you might try Baker's or Basil Hayden.

Is Maker’s Mark a good bourbon?

Making the Bourbon Maker's Mark is a fine example of Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey at its best. Just like all bourbons, it is distilled primarily from corn, with some malted barley thrown into the mix. … It is bottled slightly stronger than most whiskeys as well, at 45 percent alcohol by volume (90 proof).

What is the difference between Jim Beam and Jack Daniels?

Jim Beam has a brandy flavor, as if it is mixed with brandy. Jim Beam is classed as bourbon while Jack Daniels is a whiskey and although bourbons can be whiskeys, not all are. Jim Beam is far cheaper compared to Jack Daniels. Jim Beam tastes more alcoholic and fruity while Jack Daniels tastes mellower and smoother.