Description

A special release from the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series, this 2025 Distillery Exclusive celebrates the art of stave finishing with a bold and complex take on their classic wheated bourbon. Developed in partnership with the Independent Stave Company, this limited-edition expression is finished with 10 seasoned and toasted French oak staves (Stave profile: SB 5-2) and matured in Maker’s signature limestone cellar. Bottled at 45% ABV (90 proof), this bourbon amplifies the signature richness of Maker’s Mark with added depth from the toasted oak. Expect a darker, more spiced profile with notes of baking spice, chocolate, and warm vanilla. Non-chill filtered for maximum flavor integrity. Tasting Notes: Nose: Toasted oak, vanilla, and brown sugar Palate: Dark chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg, and subtle caramel Finish: Long and warming with layered baking spice and charred oak How to Enjoy: Neat or with