Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2025 Distillery Exclusive 10 Virgin French Oak Staves

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 a drop of water to open up the toasted oak layers

• Excellent for slow sipping or pairing with a cigar

• Elevates a classic Old Fashioned with added oak complexity

FAQ:

Q: What is the Wood Finishing Series?
A Maker’s Mark innovation that explores new flavor dimensions by finishing their bourbon with proprietary oak staves after the initial maturation process.

Q: What does SB 5-2 mean?
It’s a stave profile code that identifies the specific seasoning and toasting process for these 10 French oak staves, which impart unique flavor traits.

Q: Is this release available in stores?
No. This is a limited distillery-only exclusive available at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky.

Q: Is it chill-filtered?
No. This release is non-chill filtered to retain its full-bodied character.

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