Maker’s Mark^®
Cellar Aged
Bourbon

Name: Maker’s Mark® Cellar Aged Bourbon
Brand: Maker's Mark

Cellar Aged 2026 release is a blend of 11-, 12- and 14-year-old Maker’s Mark, aged to taste for the first ~7 years in our warehouses and then a further 4-6 within our limestone cellar and bottled at cask strength, delivering a richer, fruitier and more complex Maker’s Mark, that’s deeper and darker with no bitterness.

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged defines an older whisky that’s distinctly Maker’s. One rooted in burning recipes, challenging convention, and building on a taste vision generations in the making. For decades, consumers have been asking Maker’s Mark to release an older whisky. To achieve this, we leveraged our proprietary limestone cellar to slow down the tannic impact of maturation while capturing the benefits of extra age. First launched in 2023, this annual limited-edition offering will continue to showcase the artistry of blending Cellar Aged Maker’s Mark.

TASTING NOTES

Aroma

Complex with dark cherry, clove, vanilla bean, and soft orchard fruit

Taste

Enveloping with notes of honey, brown sugar, and plums

Finish

A warming, silky finish with hints of almond, nutmeg, and crisp green apple

Proof

112.1

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Delve into Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged

Cellar Aged emerged from a simple, boundary-pushing question: “What if?” What if we rack the barrels in our proprietary whisky cellar built into the limestone face of Star Hill Farm that drastically changes the aging environment compared to our outdoor rickhouses? What if instead of facing the extremes of the Kentucky climate, the bourbon spends years consistently around 50-degrees?

We discovered that, in here, the speed of maturation slows down, creating the one-of-a-kind conditions we need for aging our bourbon longer than we ever have before. Fully matured Maker’s Mark barrels are able to continue the maturation process in an environment that slows down the tannic impact from the barrel while still promoting oxidization of the whisky. The result is brighter, fruiter with a longer mouthcoating finish thanks to the additional maturation in our limestone whisky cellar without generating an “oaky” taste that standard maturation methods could yield… It's about what's inside.

Join us for a Cellar Aged Celebration!

On Thursday, September 10, we’re hosting the largest Cellar Aged “Cheers” there ever was, right here at our our Loretto home. We’ll have cocktails, whisky tastings, Star Hill Provisions fare, and great times. Secure your spot below.

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The 46 Manhattan

A smooth bourbon Manhattan made with Maker’s Mark® 46 French Oaked Bourbon, sweet vermouth and Angostura® aromatic bitters, stirred over ice and strained into a chilled coupe glass. Finished with expressed orange peel and a rinsed Luxardo cherry, this classic Manhattan cocktail balances rich vanilla, caramel and toasted oak notes from the French oaked bourbon with a long, elegant finish.

Easy
1-3 min
Intense

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Maker’s Sour

The Maker’s Sour is a refined and refreshing blend of sour and sweet. Our Maker’s Sour is inspired by the Whisky Sour, a refreshingly citrus-forward cocktail; 1862’s "The Bartender's Guide" by Jerry Thomas is recognized as one of the first mentions of this classic. This cocktail has had enduring appeal and reaches a new level of refreshing when the sour notes are mixed with Maker’s® sweetness.

Intermediate
3-5 min
Citrus

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Cask Smash

The Maker's Mark Cask Smash brings flavor straight from the garden into your glass. We prefer to use fresh Opal Basil, but feel free to experiment with other intense herbs like rosemary, mint, or tarragon.