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Maker's Mark is more than halfway through its second Wood Finishing Series, and the third installment is turning out to be the most surprising entry yet. The Stewards Release, the latest bourbon to come out of Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, is a bold, wood-forward expression that breaks from

A Whisky Born From the People Who Actually Make It There is something different about the way Maker's Mark approaches its Wood Finishing Series. While most limited bourbon releases lean hard into barrel specs and tasting notes, this Kentucky distillery keeps coming back to something simpler — t

Maker's Mark hasn't touched its bourbon recipe in decades. The red wax still gets hand-dipped the same way it always has, dripping down each bottle in that instantly recognizable pattern. But something is shifting at the distillery tucked into the rolling hills of Loretto, Kentucky — not in the bar

The World Whiskies Awards America 2026 has spoken, and finished bourbon is no longer a side conversation. Two expressions have claimed the title of World's Best Finished Bourbon this year, split between Kentucky and Non-Kentucky categories, and together they make a compelling case that the art of f

How Many Maker's Mark Whiskeys Have You Tried? Maker's Mark is renowned for its unique approach to bourbon making, with its iconic red wax seal and

Maker's Mark is kicking off 2026 with a fresh look for one of its most authentic bourbon expressions. The Kentucky distillery announced this week that Maker's Mark Cask Strength is getting redesigned packaging that includes a new premium glass bottle and an age statement on the label. Image

In the rolling hills of Loretto, Kentucky, Maker’s Mark has built a reputation for crafting bourbon that’s as approachable as it is flavorful. For decades, the distillery has stayed true to its roots, producing a whiskey known for its smooth, sweet profile, thanks to a mash bill heavy on soft red

In a celebration of triumph and tradition, Maker’s Mark, the legendary Kentucky bourbon maker, has teamed up with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to create a special bourbon that honors the Dodgers’ 2024 World Series win. This limited-edition release, called Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Lo

For over seven decades, Maker’s Mark has been a household name in the world of bourbon, known for its smooth, wheated recipe and that iconic red wax seal. But in 2025, the Kentucky distillery is stepping into uncharted territory with the release of Star Hill Farm Whisky—a wheat whiskey that breaks

Maker’s Mark has built a reputation for innovation and quality in the bourbon world, consistently pushing the boundaries with creative releases. The Kentucky-based distillery recently introduced its latest addition to the Wood Finishing Series, the Keepers Release, a tribute to the team responsibl