Maker’s Mark

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength

Specifications

Type / Style	Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof
Distillery	Maker’s Mark
Mash Bill	70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley
Age	No age statement
Proof	110 proof (55% ABV)
Approx. Price	~$40 – $50 (as of 2026-08)
Availability	Widely available

Mash bill: Published by the distillery.

Age: No age statement; bottled from the barrel at natural strength.

Tasting Notes

Undiluted Maker's, and the version that finally gives the wheated recipe some weight. Dense caramel and honey with real warmth, and one of the more affordable cask-strength bottles anywhere.

Nose

thick caramel, vanilla, baked bread, cherry

Palate

dense toffee, soft wheat, warm spice, honey

Finish

long, sweet, warming

Best enjoyed neat, rocks.

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Sources

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