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It seems the latest release in Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series has led to a little confusion, or even consternation, among some whiskey fans, so let’s clear it up here. These two new bourbons, ...
LORETTO, Ky., March 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Maker's Mark, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced the 2026 release of its Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release—an expression ...
The Wood Finishing Series is essentially a collection of Maker’s Mark bourbons that have been finished with custom cooked and designed wood staves, which are inserted directly into the barrel for a ...
Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto has released the latest in its Wood Finishing Series. It’s the only installment in the popular Kentucky bourbon series this year and the last in this story arc ...
The new, limited-edition whisky is a delightful sipper. Here’s everything you need to know, including tasting notes, price, and how it’s made The Keeper’s Release weighs in at 109.2 proof. Though ...