Limited Edition 2026 Release, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Finished with 10 Oak Staves, Archived Stave "Mocha," 110.2 Proof
The Lost Recipe Series from Maker's Mark digs into the distillery's private archives for retired oak staves and uses them to craft recipe combinations that have never been tasted before. Edition 03, the 2026 release, is built around an archived "Mocha" stave, a Roasted French Mocha profile that is hand-picked from the Maker's Mark private selection archives.
Each bottle is Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky barrel finished with 10 oak staves. On this edition the stave profile leans heavily on the archived stave: 9 Roasted French Mocha staves and 1 Seared French Cuvée stave, with no Baked American Pure 2, Maker's Mark 46 or Toasted French Spice. It is bottled at a robust 110.2 proof (55.1% ABV) and presented in Maker's Mark's signature bottle with its hand-dipped red wax seal, a Lost Recipe Series label and a hang tag.
Tasting Notes
The Roasted French Mocha stave brings rich, dessert-like character to Maker's Mark's soft wheated profile: expect dark chocolate and roasted coffee with vanilla, caramel and toasted oak, and a long, warming finish with baking spice.
Why Collectors Seek This Out
Edition 03 of the Maker's Mark Lost Recipe Series, a limited edition 2026 release
Built around an archived "Mocha" stave hand-picked from the Maker's Mark private selection archives
Recipe combinations that have never been tasted before
Barrel finished with 10 oak staves: 9 Roasted French Mocha and 1 Seared French Cuvée
Bottled at 110.2 proof (55.1% ABV)
Signature hand-dipped red wax seal with a numbered edition label and hang tag
Product Details
Type
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, Barrel Finished
Series
The Lost Recipe Series, Edition 03, Year of Release 2026
Archived Stave
Mocha
Stave Profile (10 Staves)
9 Roasted French Mocha, 1 Seared French Cuvée, 0 Baked American Pure 2, 0 Maker's Mark 46, 0 Toasted French Spice
Size
700mL
Proof / ABV
110.2 Proof (55.1% Alc. Vol.)
Distillery
Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lost Recipe Series?
It is a limited edition Maker's Mark series that revives retired oak staves from the distillery's private selection archives, combining them into recipes that have never been tasted before.
What is in Edition 03?
Edition 03 is Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky barrel finished with 10 oak staves, using the archived Mocha stave: 9 Roasted French Mocha staves and 1 Seared French Cuvée stave.
What proof is it?
This edition is bottled at 110.2 proof (55.1% ABV).
What does it taste like?
Expect dark chocolate and roasted coffee with vanilla, caramel and toasted oak, and a long, warming finish with baking spice.
Is this a limited release?
Yes. Edition 03 is a limited edition 2026 release, so availability is limited.
