Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon 750 mL
Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon Whiskey | USA | Blend of 11-, 13- & 14-Year Old Bourbons | Bottled at Cask Strength (112.9 proof / 56.45% ABV) | Limited Release Annual Expression
Process & Profile
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 is their premium-aged offering that goes beyond their traditional bourbon. The blend is 74% 11-year-old, 10% 13-year-old, and 16% 14-year-old wheated bourbons. It spends part of its maturation in traditional rickhouses, then finishes aging in Maker’s Mark’s limestone cellar, which provides a cooler, more controlled environment that tempers oak influence and deepens flavor.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Dark brown sugar, caramelized oak, baked apple, enriched with creamy fudge and toasted almond
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Palate: Ripe dark cherry, heated baking spice, orange dash, then a core of fudge and caramel with apple and oak playing together
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Finish: Long and viscous; lingering butterscotch, orange zest, soft spice, and toasted nuts
What Makes It Special
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First time Maker’s Mark has released a blend with components aged up to 14 years — a higher maturity level than their usual offerings
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Aging strategy uses both the harsh rickhouse climate for early maturation and cooler limestone cellar aging for refinement
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It’s a cellar-aged bourbon bottled at high proof (112.9 proof / 56.45% ABV), delivering intensity and complexity
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Limited release, making it collectible for bourbon enthusiasts and fans of Maker’s Mark
How to Enjoy
Best served neat or with a splash of water to open up caramel, oak, fruit, and spice. Large ice cubes may help mellow the proof while retaining depth. Excellent for sipping after dinner, or paired with rich desserts or dark chocolate.
FAQ
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What is the age composition of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon?
It is a blend of 11-, 13-, and 14-year-old Maker’s Mark wheated bourbons. -
What is the proof (ABV) of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon 750 mL?
Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon is bottled at 112.9 proof / 56.45% ABV. -
What mash bill does Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon use?
It uses Maker’s Mark’s classic wheated bourbon mash bill: 70% corn, 16% wheat, and 14% malted barley. -
How does Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon taste?
Expect caramel, dark sugar, baked apple, fudge and toasted nuts, layered with oak spice and dark fruit, finishing long with orange zest and baking spices. -
What makes Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Straight Bourbon special?
Its high-age components (11–14 yrs), dual maturation (rickhouse + limestone cellar), high proof bottling, and limited annual release elevate it beyond standard Maker’s Mark.
