Maker's Mark 'Keepers Release' Wood Finishing Series 2025
Product Description: The Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2025: The Keepers Release is a limited-edition bourbon that pays tribute to the dedicated warehouse team at Maker’s Mark. These unsung heroes are responsible for the meticulous process of hand-rotating barrels throughout the aging cycle, ensuring a consistent flavor profile in every bottle. This practice, rare among large-scale distilleries, reflects the brand's commitment to craftsmanship and tradition.
Crafting the Keepers Release
This expression begins with fully matured, cask-strength Maker’s Mark bourbon, aged between six to seven years. It is then finished using two distinct types of toasted American oak staves:
Stave Profile 1: Barrels finished with this stave underwent an additional five weeks of aging.
Stave Profile 2: Barrels with this stave were finished for nine weeks.
After the finishing period, the two batches were blended in equal proportions and bottled at cask strength, resulting in a robust proof of approximately 110 (around 55% ABV).
Available now at Nestor Liquor, your preferred online retailer for limited-edition and collectible bourbons.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Seasoned oak, brûlée sugar, and tobacco.
Palate: Bold toasted oak, subtle sweetness, brown sugar, maple, and spice.
Finish: Long and enveloping with notes of dried dark fruit and roasted sweetness.
Availability
Released on March 19, 2025, The Keepers Release is available at select retailers across the United States. Purchase your bottle today from Nestor Liquor.
FAQs
What is the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series? Introduced in 2019, the Wood Finishing Series explores innovative stave-finishing techniques to enhance the distinctive characteristics of Maker's Mark bourbon.
Who are the 'Keepers' honored in this release? The 'Keepers' are the warehouse team members who oversee the maturation process, hand-rotating barrels to ensure consistent aging.
How does this release differ from previous editions? Unlike earlier releases that focused on production techniques, The Keepers Release honors the warehouse team's role in the aging process, resulting in a unique flavor profile influenced by their hands-on work.
What makes the finishing process unique? The use of two different toasted American oak staves, each imparting distinct flavors during separate finishing periods, creates a complex and layered bourbon.
Where can I purchase The Keepers Release? You can find the 2025 Keepers Release online at Nestor Liquor, your trusted source for high-end, small batch, and collectible whiskey.
