About the product
The fourth annual limited edition from Maker’s Mark, Cellar Aged 2026 is one of the distillery’s most mature blends to date. It combines 49% 11 year old, 33% 12 year old and 18% 14 year old Maker’s Mark bourbons, first aged in traditional warehouses before additional maturation in the cool limestone cellar. Bottled at cask strength of 112.1 proof, it is aged to taste rather than time.
The nose opens with dark cherry, clove, vanilla bean and soft orchard fruit. On the palate, notes of honey, brown sugar and ripe plum lead into a warming, silky finish accented by almond, nutmeg and crisp green apple.
Rich, layered and unmistakably Maker’s Mark, this release delivers exceptional depth and complexity while keeping the oak perfectly balanced. A standout expression for those who appreciate mature, thoughtfully crafted bourbon.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes:
Complex aromas of dark cherry, clove, vanilla bean, and soft orchard fruit on the nose, followed by an enveloping palate of honey, brown sugar, ripe plum, vanilla, and mature oak, finishing warm and silky with notes of almond, nutmeg, crisp green apple, and subtle lingering sweetness.
Food Pairings:
Pairs exceptionally well with grilled ribeye steak, roasted pork tenderloin with plum glaze, aged dark chocolate, pecan pie, dark fruit tarts, blue cheese, and medium-to-full-bodied cigars.
About the brand
Founded in Loretto, Kentucky, by Bill Samuels, Sr., Maker’s Mark revolutionized bourbon by replacing harsh rye with soft red winter wheat in its mash bill. Famous for its hand-dipped red wax seal, Maker’s Mark crafts premium small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon whisky with a commitment to traditional methods, limestone-filtered water, and thoughtful maturation.
