Overview
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series is a limited-release bourbon program from Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. The series explores how different finishing staves and maturation choices can shape the flavor of Maker’s Mark’s wheated bourbon base.
The brand family is important because it extends the innovation that began with Maker’s Mark 46 and Private Selection into a broader annual or limited release format. It gives the distillery room to study aroma, texture, oak influence, and flavor development without changing the underlying Maker’s Mark identity.
Brand History
Maker’s Mark has used wood finishing as a major innovation platform, beginning with Maker’s Mark 46 and expanding through Private Selection. The Wood Finishing Series gave the distillery another way to create limited releases that highlight specific flavor themes.
Past releases have explored concepts such as amplified oak, mouthfeel, and flavor balance through stave selection. Because each release is different, bottle-level pages should be created individually for specific expressions.
Who Owns the Brand?
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series is owned by Suntory Global Spirits as part of the Maker’s Mark family.
Producing Distillery
The Wood Finishing Series is produced at Maker’s Mark Distillery at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky.
Core Products
There is no permanent core expression. The Wood Finishing Series is a limited-release platform with release-specific names and details.
Limited Releases
All Wood Finishing Series bottlings are limited. Releases vary by stave profile, proof, theme, year, and market availability.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
The series starts with Maker’s Mark wheated bourbon and uses finishing staves or related maturation choices to shape flavor. Exact stave recipes, proof, and release details should be verified by expression.
Availability
Wood Finishing Series releases are limited and may be allocated or seasonal. Availability varies by release, market, and retailer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series?
It is a limited-release Maker’s Mark program focused on flavor development through finishing staves.
Is the Wood Finishing Series wheated bourbon?
Yes. It starts with Maker’s Mark’s wheated bourbon base.
Who owns the Wood Finishing Series?
Suntory Global Spirits owns Maker’s Mark.
Is every Wood Finishing Series release the same?
No. Stave profiles, proof, flavor theme, and release details vary by edition.