Whiskey: Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2025 The Keeper's Release Straight Bourbon

The 2025 “Keepers Release” marks a bold chapter in the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series. This limited edition pays tribute to the Keepers of the Craft—those who preserve and share the Maker’s legacy through hands-on dedication. For this release, Maker’s Mark partnered directly with bartenders, retailers, and whiskey experts across the country to develop a custom stave profile that delivers bold flavor and a memorable finish.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: Varies by batch, approximately 108–114 proof.

Origin: United States

Distillery: Maker's Mark

1. What is the Wood Finishing Series?
   It’s Maker’s Mark’s innovation line featuring custom barrel stave finishes added to cask strength bourbon.

2. What’s unique about the 2025 Keepers Release?
   It was developed in collaboration with on-premises professionals and brand advocates nationwide.

3. Is this a limited edition?
   Yes. As with all Wood Finishing Series releases, it’s a one-time release for 2025.

4. What proof is it bottled at?
   It varies slightly but is generally between 108 and 114 proof—bottled at cask strength.

Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2025 The Keeper's Release Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: Warm baking spices, dark caramel, toasted oak, and subtle hints of dried fig and vanilla bean.

Palate: Full-bodied with notes of spiced chocolate, molasses, and roasted pecans. Mid-palate reveals dried fruit, toffee, and a hint of pipe tobacco.

Finish: Long and structured with cinnamon warmth, nutty undertones, and a drying oak close.

Distillery Information

"Maker's Mark's origin began when T. William "Bill" Samuels Sr., purchased the Burks' Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, for $35,000 on October 1, 1953. Production began in 1954, and the first run was bottled in 1958 under the brand's dipped red wax seal (U.S. trademark serial number 73526578)."