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Maker's Mark Bourbon

Wheated Kentucky bourbon, hand-dipped in red wax, stocked in Commack.

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The story

The story behind Maker's Mark

Maker's Mark is made in Loretto, Kentucky, at Star Hill Farm, a distillery Bill and Margie Samuels bought in 1953 and first bottled in 1958. Margie designed the squarish bottle, the irregular label, and the hand-dipped red wax seal. The mash bill is 70% corn, 16% soft red winter wheat, and 14% malted barley, with no rye at all.

Fermentation happens in cypress tanks on a heirloom yeast strain over 60 years old, then double distillation in copper column stills. Barrels are new charred American white oak, rotated by hand, and aged to taste rather than a date, usually six to seven years. That wheat is why the whiskey lands sweet up front instead of peppery.

The lineup

Explore the Maker's Mark range

The lineup runs from the 90 proof classic to French oak staves and barrel strength, so there is a bottle for every shelf.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Maker's Mark ClassicWheated bourbon90 proof (45% ABV)Caramel, vanilla, soft wheat, gentle oak, low burn
Maker's Mark 46French oaked bourbon94 proof (47% ABV)Seared French oak staves, extra nine weeks, spice and toffee
Maker's Mark 101Special proof bourbon101 proof (50.5% ABV)Bolder caramel, baking spice, longer warm finish
Maker's Mark Cask StrengthBarrel proof bourbonVaries by release, 107 to 114Concentrated vanilla, oak, heat, needs a splash
Maker's Mark Mint JulepFlavored bourbonVaries by releaseMint forward, sweet, built for crushed ice
Maker's Mark Private SelectionWood finished bourbonVaries by release, about 108 to 114Custom stave blend, deeper oak and dark fruit
SpiritMaker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey 375mL$14.99SpiritMaker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey 750mL$31.99SpiritMaker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey 1L$39.99SpiritMaker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L$54.99Out of stockBourbonMaker's Mark - 46 750mL$39.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Cask Strength 750mL$43.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey 50mL$3.99Out of stockBourbonMaker's Mark - Bourbon Whiskey 200mL$9.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - 46 375mL$20.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Cask Strength 375mL$21.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Mint Julep Bourbon 1L$21.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - 101 Proof 750mL$39.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Wood Finish 2020 750mL$62.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Wood Finish 2021 750mL$62.99Out of stockSpiritMaker's Mark - Cask Strength 1L$48.99
Buying guidance

Which Maker's Mark is right for you?

Start with the 750mL of classic at $31.99, the bottle most people actually finish. If you already know you like it, the 1.75L at $54.99 is the honest value, and the 1L at $39.99 splits the difference for a bar cart. The 375mL at $14.99 is the low-risk way to try it or to stock a gift. Once you trust the house style, step up to Maker's 46 at $39.99 for the French oak spice, or Cask Strength at $43.99 if you want proof.

The everyday sipperMaker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey 750mL

90 proof and wheated means easy neat pours without the rye bite.

The cocktail builderMaker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey 1.75L

Big bottle, low cost per ounce, holds up in sours and old fashioneds.

The proof chaserMaker's Mark Cask Strength 750mL

Barrel strength intensity for drinkers who want heat and oak.

Make the most of it

Maker's Mark cocktails and pairings

Serve it neat, over one big rock, or with a splash of water to open the caramel. It is a benchmark bourbon for mixing, and it eats well too.

Good to know

Maker's Mark questions, answered

Is Maker's Mark a wheated bourbon?
Yes. Maker's Mark replaces the rye in its mash bill with soft red winter wheat, which classifies it as a wheated bourbon and gives it a sweeter, softer profile than rye based recipes.
Who owns Maker's Mark?
Maker's Mark is owned by Suntory Global Spirits, formerly known as Beam Suntory. The brand still distills at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, where it has operated since the Samuels family bought the site in 1953.
Is the red wax on Maker's Mark bottles real wax?
Yes, it is a proprietary plastic and paraffin blend wax. Every bottle is still hand-dipped into a vat of hot red wax at the Loretto distillery, which is why no two seals look the same.
How long is regular Maker's Mark bourbon aged?
Regular Maker's Mark is aged to taste rather than a fixed time. Barrels typically rest six to seven years in new charred American white oak before they are emptied and bottled at 90 proof.
What is the difference between Maker's Mark and Maker's 46?
Standard Maker's Mark is 90 proof. Maker's 46 starts as fully matured Maker's Mark, then gets ten seared French oak staves inside the barrel for nine more weeks in a controlled cellar and is bottled at 94 proof.
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