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Makers Mark Whiskey

Maker's Mark is the red wax-dipped bottle everyone recognises without reading the label. Behind that hand-finished seal lies a 1950s decision to drop rye entirely in favour of wheat — a choice that still makes the whiskey unusually soft.

  • Makers Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 75 cl 55.45%
    Makers Mark Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 70 cl 55.45%
    Item no.: 222333-5478

    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

    See our full range of Maker's Mark

    • 1pcs.
      107,00EUR
  • Makers Mark Double Dip Red Sox 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 100 cl 45%
    Makers Mark Double Dip Red Sox 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 100 cl 45%
    Item no.: 22227865479-110009

    A double-dipped celebration of the Boston Red Sox' 2018 season, in Maker's Mark's famous square bottle.

    Expert description

    Maker's Mark Double Dip Red Sox 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is a 100 cl special bottling with an extra, double-dipped wax seal, created to mark the Boston Red Sox' 2018 season, bottled at 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 soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

    Palate

    The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Maker's Mark Double Dip Red Sox 2018 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
    Distillery: Maker's Mark
    Region/Country: Loretto, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 45%
    Size: 100 CL
    Edition: Red Sox 2018, double-dipped wax seal

    Flavour profile

    Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

    Investment potential

    Themed wax-seal special editions like this one can hold collector interest among Maker's Mark enthusiasts and sports fans, particularly in the larger 100 cl bottle.

    See our full range of Maker's Mark

    • 1pcs.
      127,25EUR
  • Makers Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Makers Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 45%
    Item no.: 22227865386-4

    Red wax seal, softer bourbon — Maker's Mark since 1958.

    Expert description

    Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is the distillery's core expression, made from a wheated mash bill, bottled at 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 soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

    Palate

    The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Distillery: Maker's Mark
    Region/Country: Loretto, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 45%
    Size: 70 CL

    Flavour profile

    Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

    See our full range of Maker's Mark

    • 1pcs.
      42,75EUR
  • Makers Mark VIP Bespoke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 70 cl 45%
    Makers Mark VIP Bespoke Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 70 cl 45%
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-000

    A personal label on one of the bourbon world's most recognisable bottles.

    Expert description

    Maker's Mark VIP Bespoke Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is the distillery's classic core expression with a custom, personal label, bottled at 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 soft with caramel, vanilla and a hint of fruit.

    Palate

    The palate is round and sweet with caramel, vanilla and spiced oak.

    Finish

    The finish is medium-length, soft and lightly sweet.

    Specifications

    Name: Maker's Mark VIP Bespoke Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
    Distillery: Maker's Mark
    Region/Country: Loretto, Kentucky, USA
    Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    ABV: 45%
    Size: 70 CL
    Edition: VIP Bespoke Label

    Flavour profile

    Soft · Sweet · Caramel · Rounded

    See our full range of Maker's Mark

    • 1pcs.
      214,25EUR
   

About Maker's Mark Whiskey

Maker's Mark was founded in 1953 by Bill Samuels Sr. in Loretto, Kentucky, and stands apart from most bourbons by using soft winter wheat instead of rye in its mash bill, producing a notably softer, sweeter style with notes of caramel and vanilla. The distillery, designated a National Historic Landmark, is famous for its red, hand-dipped wax seal, still applied manually by staff on site, and for rotating its barrels rather than simply letting them sit still during maturation. Collectors take an interest in the older Private Selection releases, while newcomers meet one of the most accessible, softest bourbons on the market.

History & Background

Bill Samuels Sr. reportedly burned his family's old bourbon recipe in his oven and developed a completely new one based on wheat, because he wanted a milder whiskey than the one his ancestors had made since the 1780s. His wife Margie designed the iconic wax seal and the name "Maker's Mark", inspired by her collection of antique pewter marks, where craftsmen stamped their personal signature on their work. The distillery remained family-owned for generations until becoming part of what later became Beam Suntory in 2005, but the production methods and the hand-dipped wax seal remain largely unchanged since 1958.

History & Background

The distillery was founded in 1953 by Bill Samuels Sr. in Loretto, Kentucky, and was among the first to use wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain.

Production & Style

Maker's Mark uses wheat rather than rye in its mash bill, giving the bourbon a softer, more rounded character than many other classic bourbon brands.

Signature Style

Soft, Sweet, Round
The taste offers a soft, round character with notes of caramel, vanilla and a light sweetness from the wheat.

Facts

DistilleryMaker's Mark
Founded1953
PronouncedMAY-kers Mark
RegionLoretto, Kentucky
CountryUSA
OwnerBeam Suntory
Water sourceLimestone-filtered spring at Star Hill Farm
PeatNot applicable (bourbon, unpeated)
Official websitemakersmark.com

Did You Know?

Every bottle of Maker's Mark is still hand-dipped in the distinctive red wax by employees at the distillery.

Like Maker's Mark Whiskey? You should also try:

Jim Beam Whiskey, Four Roses Whiskey and Jack Daniel's Whiskey.