Makers Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 55.45%

The same wheated bourbon, with no water added — Cask Strength shows Maker's Mark at its rawest.

Expert description

Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the same wheated bourbon as the core expression, but bottled directly at cask strength without dilution, 55.45%. Maker's Mark was founded in 1953, when Bill Samuels Sr. bought the old Burks' Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. His wife Margie created the entire brand identity — the name, the square bottle and the hand-dipped red wax seal, still hand-dipped on every bottle today. Bill Samuels wanted to create a softer bourbon than the typical rye-based styles of the day and replaced rye with red winter wheat in the mash bill. The distillery was listed on the US National Register of Historic Places in 1974 and named a National Historic Landmark in 1980.

Tasting notes

Nose

The nose is intense with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

Palate

The palate is powerful and full with caramel, honey and pronounced oak spice.

Finish

The finish is long, warm and spicy.

Specifications

Name: Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Distillery: Maker's Mark
Region/Country: Loretto, Kentucky, USA
Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
ABV: 55.45%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Strength

Flavour profile

Powerful · Spiced · Full-bodied · Oak

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Frequently asked questions about Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

What makes Maker's Mark a wheated bourbon?

Founder Bill Samuels Sr. replaced the traditional rye in the mash bill with red winter wheat, giving it a softer, rounder character.

Why does the bottle have a red wax seal?

It was Bill Samuels' wife Margie who created the entire brand identity, including the hand-dipped wax seal, still made by hand on every bottle today.

How is Maker's Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey best served?

Neat, on the rocks, or in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned.

What does 'Cask Strength' mean?

It means the whiskey is bottled directly at the strength it reached in the barrel, without dilution with water, giving a more powerful and concentrated flavour than the standard edition.

How should Makers Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 55.45% be stored?

Standing upright, cool and dark, like any other spirits bottle. Once opened, the contents keep best if enjoyed within a year or so.

Is Makers Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 55.45% a good gift idea?

Yes, Makers Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 55.45% is a natural choice for anyone who appreciates craftsmanship and characterful flavour experiences — especially for the whisky enthusiast keen to explore beyond the most familiar names.