Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon Wood Finishing Series The Keepers Release 109.2

The 2025 “Keepers Release” from Maker’s Mark celebrates the distillery’s warehouse team—those responsible for hand-rotating barrels to ensure optimal aging. This limited-edition bourbon starts with fully matured, cask-strength Maker’s Mark aged six to seven years, then undergoes a dual stave-finishing process: one half aged for five weeks with one style of toasted American oak staves, the other for nine weeks with a second type. The two are blended equally and bottled at 54.6% ABV (109.2 proof), delivering a rich, complex sipping experience.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: Deep amber with golden reflections.

• Aroma: Notes of warm baking spice, dark caramel, toasted oak, vanilla bean, and dried fig.

• Palate: Bold and layered, with spiced chocolate, molasses, and roasted pecans. Mid-palate flavors include toffee, dried fruit, and hints of pipe tobacco.

• Finish: Long and structured with lingering cinnamon, toasted nuts, and drying oak.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy neat or with a splash of water to enhance its layered character. Also shines in a premium Old Fashioned, garnished with a toasted orange peel.