Bold. Oak-Driven. Limited Edition.

The Keeper’s Release 2025 is part of Maker’s Mark’s celebrated Wood Finishing Series. This limited-edition bourbon honors the distillery's warehouse team—known as the “keepers”—who ensure every barrel is perfectly aged. Bottled at cask strength, it showcases rich, layered flavor shaped by innovative oak stave finishing.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Toasted oak, dark caramel, baking spice, tobacco, and brûléed sugar

• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth with caramel, vanilla, roasted pecan, stone fruit, and molasses

• Finish: Long and balanced with warm spice, dried fruit, and rich oak

Product Details

• Volume: 750ml

• Alcohol Content: Approx. 54.6% ABV (109.2 Proof)

• Mash Bill: 70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, 14% malted barley

• Aging: Aged 6–7 years, then finished with custom American oak staves

• Production: Bottled at cask strength, non-chill filtered

• Series: 2025 Wood Finishing Series – Limited Release

Serving Suggestions

• Neat or With a Splash of Water: Best for savoring its depth and complexity

• Cocktails: Ideal in a premium Old Fashioned or Boulevardier

• Pair With: Smoked brisket, dark chocolate, or aged cheddar

Maker’s Mark The Keeper’s Release 2025 is a tribute to craftsmanship—richly oaked, cask strength, and made to honor those who shape every barrel with care.