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There are not many bottles of bourbon that you can spot from across a room, but Maker's Mark has always been one of them. That red wax dip on the top of every bottle has been a calling card for decades. Now, one of the distillery's most powerful expressions just picked up one of the most prestigiou

When a bourbon brand decides to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, it had better do it right. Maker's Mark, the Kentucky distillery that has been turning out some of America's most recognizable whisky for generations, is doing exactly that — with a limited-edition bottle that ties tog

There are bourbon releases, and then there are bourbon releases that actually mean something. The new "Yam Jam by Kelsey Plum" falls into the second category — not just because of the name on the bottle, but because of how it came to be and what it represents for one of America's most storied disti

There are moments in the whiskey world that stop you in your tracks. Not because of flashy marketing or a celebrity co-sign, but because the liquid in the bottle actually means something. The Star Hill Farm Whisky from Maker's Mark is one of those moments — and now, with the 2026 release hitting sh

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