Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon

Product Description

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon: Wheated, Barrel-Proof, and Non-Chill Filtered

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is the brand’s bourbon in its purest form: the same handmade, wheated Maker’s Mark, bottled at barrel proof, between 108 and 114 proof (54% to 57% ABV) depending on the batch, with no water added and no chill filtering. It’s only screen-filtered to remove bits of char. The recipe is Maker’s Mark’s usual 70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, and 14% malted barley, with no rye, which is why it stays so smooth at this strength. It’s distilled, aged, and bottled at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky.

Maker’s Mark first released a cask strength bourbon in 2014 as a 375ml bottle sold only at the distillery, and it went wide in 2016. Because Maker’s fills barrels at 110 proof and rotates them through the warehouse as they age, the final proof varies by batch rather than landing at one number. The brand says it keeps the signature front-of-the-palate flavors while amping up the oak, caramel, vanilla, and spice. It’s not a beginner’s bourbon, but reviewers find it surprisingly smooth for its proof.

What’s in the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon, wheated mash bill (70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley)
• Barrel proof, 108 to 114 proof; non-chill filtered
• No age statement
• Maker’s Mark, Loretto, Kentucky; made in numbered batches

Tasting Notes

From Maker’s Mark’s own notes.

Aroma: Big oak, vanilla, and caramel.

Palate: A robust, warm texture, with caramel, vanilla, and spice.

Finish: Long on the front of the tongue, harmonious, with no harsh bitterness.

Food Pairings

The toffee and dark cherry character pairs well with grilled steak, barbecued ribs, and dark chocolate. It also goes with pecan pie, bread pudding, and aged cheddar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat, or add a few drops of water or one large cube to soften the heat and open up the vanilla. It also makes a bold Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? Barrel proof, 108 to 114, varying by batch.

How old is it? It has no age statement.

Is it chill-filtered? No, it’s non-chill filtered.

What’s the mash bill? 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley.

Where is it made? Star Hill Farm, Loretto, Kentucky.

Does it come in a 375ml? Yes, see our 375ml page.

Explore More

Browse our Bourbon collection or Whiskey collection, try the Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 375ml, or see the Wood Finishing Series Stewards Release.

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