About the product
Celebrate the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2025 World Series championship with Maker's Mark Champion Selection, a highly limited Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon created in collaboration with the Dodgers. Hand-selected by the team, this special Private Selection expression begins with fully matured cask-strength Maker's Mark and is finished with a custom combination of 10 oak staves. The result is a rich, creamy and boldly spiced bourbon with layers of honey, vanilla, toasted caramel, dried fruit and baking spices. Bottled at cask strength at 111.1 proof, this collectible release features distinctive Dodger Blue wax and is designed for both bourbon enthusiasts and Los Angeles Dodgers collectors.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Taste Notes:
Sweet honey, vanilla bean and bright orchard fruit on the nose, followed by a creamy and viscous palate of toasted caramel, warm baking spices and dried fruit. The long, warming finish brings notes of clove, ripe fruit and subtle pipe tobacco.
Food Pairings:
Pairs well with grilled steak, barbecue ribs, smoked meats, roasted nuts, aged cheddar, dark chocolate, caramel desserts and rich bourbon-based desserts.
About the brand
Maker's Mark is a renowned Kentucky bourbon brand known for its signature wheated bourbon recipe, distinctive hand-dipped wax seal and commitment to craftsmanship. Founded by Bill Samuels Sr. in 1953, Maker's Mark replaced the traditional rye component with soft red winter wheat, creating its characteristic smooth and approachable flavor profile. The brand's Private Selection program allows custom bourbon expressions to be created through unique combinations of oak finishing staves.