Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon 750mL

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Cask Strength (varies by batch, typically around 109–110 proof) | 750 mL | Limited Wood Finishing Series (2026)

Process & Profile

Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release is a limited bourbon that celebrates the teams at Star Hill Farm who oversee the process from start to finish—quality, bottling, engineering, security, processing, and shipping. This release uses Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series approach: the bourbon is finished with a specific stave profile of 10 virgin toasted American oak staves to amplify richer, more dessert-leaning flavors already present in the classic Maker’s Mark profile.

This is bottled at cask strength, and the exact proof can vary by market or batch, so it’s best to match the proof listed on the bottle you’re selling.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Bright cherry pie, vanilla beans

• Taste: Honey, toasted marshmallow, candied ginger

• Finish: Vibrant and forward with stone fruit and salted caramel

What Makes It Special

• 2026 limited Wood Finishing Series release honoring the Star Hill Farm “Stewards” team

• Finished with 10 virgin toasted American oak staves for layered sweetness and toasted depth

• Cask strength bottling for fuller texture and a longer finish

• Dessert-leaning flavor lane that’s easy to enjoy neat or with a few drops of water

• Strong gifting bottle and a must-have for fans collecting the current Wood Finishing Series releases

How to Enjoy

Sip it neat to get the full cherry-to-honey-to-salted-caramel progression. Add a few drops of water to open more vanilla and fruit and soften the heat. A single large cube brings a slower evolution and pulls forward more toasted sweetness over time.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?
   Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon is a limited Kentucky straight bourbon finished with a special stave profile to highlight toasted sweetness, fruit, and layered depth.

2. What proof is Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?
   Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon is bottled at cask strength, and the proof varies by batch, so the exact proof should be confirmed on the bottle you are listing.

3. What stave profile is used for Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?
   Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon uses 10 virgin toasted American oak staves.

4. What does Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon taste like?
   Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon features cherry pie and vanilla bean aromatics, honey and toasted marshmallow sweetness, and a finish with stone fruit and salted caramel.

5. Where can I buy Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?
   You can purchase Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.