Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Made For The Brave Bourbon

Product Description

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength “Made For The Brave” Bourbon: A Limited Memorial Day Release Honoring Veterans

Maker’s Mark Cask Strength “Made For The Brave” is a limited Memorial Day release that pays tribute to the men and women who serve and have served in the U.S. military. It’s Maker’s Mark’s wheated bourbon (70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, 14% malted barley) bottled uncut and non-chill filtered at 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV) as Batch 26-01. Cask strength releases vary in proof by batch, so check your label. The bottle carries a custom neck tag from Maker’s Mark and Project One Vet @ A Time (POVAT), a black wax seal, and a patriotic red, white, and blue “Made for The Brave” label. Retailers report that a portion of the proceeds supports military-focused charitable organizations.

The bourbon inside is classic Maker’s Mark at full strength: the soft red winter wheat that replaced rye gives a gentle sweetness even at high proof, and the extra strength amplifies the vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak. It’s distilled, aged, and bottled at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, and it makes a meaningful gift or collector’s bottle.

What’s in the Bottle

• Kentucky straight bourbon, wheated mash bill (70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley)
• Cask strength, 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV); non-chill filtered
• Limited Memorial Day release with a POVAT neck tag
• Maker’s Mark, Loretto, Kentucky

Tasting Notes

From retail tasting notes; the brand’s own notes were not available.

Nose: Deep vanilla bean, toasted oak, and rich caramel.

Palate: Salted caramel, warm vanilla, dark cherry, and baking spice, with dark chocolate and espresso.

Finish: Long, warm, and full, with lingering vanilla and oak.

Food Pairings

The caramel, cherry, and chocolate pair well with grilled steak, smoked ribs, and aged cheddar. It also goes with dark chocolate, pecan pie, and a cigar.

Serving Suggestions

Sip it neat, with a few drops of water or one large cube to open up the vanilla and fruit. It also makes a strong Old Fashioned or Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What proof is it? 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV); batches vary, so check the label.

What’s special about it? It’s a limited Memorial Day release honoring U.S. military members and veterans, with a POVAT neck tag.

Does it benefit charity? Retailers report that a portion of proceeds supports military-focused organizations.

Is it wheated? Yes, with Maker’s Mark’s wheated mash bill.

Is it chill-filtered? No.

How is it different from regular Cask Strength? The same bourbon, in a limited-edition package with a veteran tribute.

Explore More

Browse our Maker’s Mark collection or Bourbon collection, or try the standard Maker’s Mark Cask Strength.

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