Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Name: Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Brand: Maker's Mark
Price: 34.99 USD
Availability: InStock

$34.99 USD

Standard shipping $29.99 · free on orders over $300 · Adult (21+) signature required · not shipped to AR, MI, MS, MT, UT

Size

750 ML

Product variants

WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/alcohol

Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a celebrated small-batch bourbon crafted with care in Loretto, Kentucky. The creation of Bill Samuels, Sr., this bourbon was designed to be smooth and approachable, contrasting sharply with the harsher whiskies of its time. Produced at a National Historic Landmark distillery, Maker's Mark is known for its sweet and balanced profile, offering a harmony of caramel, vanilla, and subtle fruity essences. The handcrafted process and attention to detail ensure a consistent quality that has made Maker's Mark a beloved choice among whiskey enthusiasts.

Insure your product

For added peace of mind, insure your order with us. Protect your purchase against any unforeseen circumstances and enjoy a worry-free shopping experience.

Delivery and Shipping

Enjoy fast and reliable shipping on all orders. We ensure your products arrive safely and on time, so you can start enjoying your purchase as soon as possible.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rich and sweet, with notes of caramel, vanilla, and fresh fruit, complemented by a hint of oak.

Palate: Smooth and balanced, with prominent flavors of caramel and vanilla, layered with a gentle touch of spice and fruity undertones like apple and pear. The sweetness is well-integrated, providing a pleasant mouthfeel.

Finish: Easy and lingering, with a soft, warm finish that leaves behind a subtle sweetness and just a whisper of oak.

Payment & Security

Payment methods

Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.

Buy now pay later with Shop Pay

Bottle details

Type	Bourbon Whiskey
Brand	Maker's Mark
Producer	Maker's Mark Distillery
Origin	Kentucky, United States
Age	No age statement
Strength	45% ABV (90 proof)
Bottle size	750 ml
Made from	corn-dominant mash bill with red winter wheat
Cask	new charred oak, wheated

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a wheated bourbon, and it is the bottle we hand to anyone wondering what that phrase actually tastes like. Maker's Mark builds its corn-dominant mash bill with red winter wheat, then rests the spirit in new charred oak. The result is soft, sweet and rounded. Expect caramel and vanilla up front, a gentle touch of baking spice, and apple and pear in the background, followed by an easy, lingering finish with just a whisper of oak. Bill Samuels, Sr. set out to make a smooth, approachable bourbon in contrast to the harsher whiskies of his day. The small-batch process at the National Historic Landmark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky still delivers on that idea. At 90 proof it has enough backbone for an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, yet it stays friendly sipped neat. We carry it because it is a genuine reference point. It makes a confident first bourbon for newcomers and a useful benchmark for enthusiasts comparing wheated bottlings side by side.

Pairs well with

Pecan pie or caramel desserts — The bourbon's caramel and vanilla sweetness echoes the rich, buttery notes of the dessert without overwhelming it.
Roast pork with apples — The apple and pear undertones and gentle baking spice complement the savory pork and the caramelized fruit.
Mint Julep party — Its soft, sweet, wheated profile makes a smooth, well-rounded base for a classic Mint Julep.

Questions about this bottle

What does it mean that Maker's Mark is a wheated bourbon?

Its mash bill is corn-dominant with red winter wheat as a key grain. As a style, wheated bourbons tend to drink softer and sweeter. That fits the caramel, vanilla and gentle spice described in this bottle's tasting notes.

Does this bottle carry an age statement?

No. Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon Whiskey is bottled without an age statement. It is made in small batches and aged in new charred oak, which contributes its caramel and vanilla notes and a subtle oak finish.

How strong is it, and what size is the bottle?

It is bottled at 45% ABV, which is 90 proof. The bottle holds 750 ml.

Is it good for cocktails, or better neat?

It works both ways. Sipped neat, the caramel and vanilla come through clearly, and a splash of water brings out the apple and pear notes. It is also a versatile mixer in classics like the Old Fashioned, Manhattan and Mint Julep.