Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release

Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release

750 ML
$79.99
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Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release
  • Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release
  • Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release
Taste profile
Taste profile: caramel and vanilla, oak and char, baking spice, dark fruit Caramel &vanilla Oak &char BakingspicePepper &mintGrain & nutOrchard fruit& honey DarkfruitCocoa &coffee
  • Caramel
  • Vanilla
  • Baking spice
  • Dark fruit
  • Oak
  • Brown sugar
Sweetness
Finish
Medium — Vanilla, toasted oak, faint spice trail

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Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release
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Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release

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Wheated bourbon · Kentucky

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$79.99
Size750 ML

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Details
Brand
Maker's Mark
Category
Bourbon
Mash style
Wheated
Distillery
Maker's Mark Distillery
State
Kentucky
Size
750 ml
Description

Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series The Stewards Release is available at Cask Row, your destination for sought-after and limited bourbon expressions delivered fast and reliably. This special release represents a distinct chapter in Maker's Mark's ongoing exploration of secondary wood maturation.

The Wood Finishing Series was born from Maker's Mark's commitment to pushing the boundaries of their iconic wheated bourbon mash bill. Each release in the series takes fully matured Maker's Mark and immerses it in custom-designed wood stave configurations during a secondary finishing period. The Stewards Release reflects input from Maker's Mark's Ambassador Stewards program — a global community of brand devotees who participated in shaping the final stave blend. The result is a limited expression that bridges the distillery's signature soft wheat character with new layers of complexity drawn from toasted and charred wood interactions.

Best enjoyed neat or on a single large ice cube to allow the finishing notes to fully open up, though it also brings exceptional depth to a classic Old Fashioned or Manhattan. This is a bottle that rewards slow sipping and return visits.

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Tasting notes
Nose
Rich caramel, toasted vanilla, baking spice, dried fruit, subtle oak
Palate
Wheat sweetness, brown sugar, cinnamon, dark cherry, toasted oak, mocha
Finish
Vanilla, toasted oak, faint spice trail

Nose

Rich caramel and toasted vanilla lead alongside warm baking spice and a hint of dried fruit. The wheat-forward base offers a soft, rounded aromatic profile with subtle oak and a whisper of charred wood in the background.

Palate

The signature Maker's Mark wheat sweetness anchors the sip, layered with brown sugar, cinnamon, and dark cherry. The secondary wood finishing introduces toasted oak tannins and a light mocha note that adds structure without overwhelming the mash bill's natural gentleness.

Finish

Lingering warmth with vanilla, toasted oak, and a faint spice trail. The finish is medium-long with a satisfying interplay between the soft wheat sweetness and the grip of the finishing staves.
How to drink
  1. Neat: Pour 2 parts into a Glencairn or rocks glass and let it rest a few minutes to allow the finishing notes to open fully before the first sip.
  2. Old Fashioned: Muddle a sugar cube with 2 dashes Angostura bitters and a splash of water. Add 2 parts The Stewards Release and stir over ice. Garnish with an expressed orange peel and a Luxardo cherry.
  3. Manhattan: Stir 2 parts The Stewards Release with 1 part sweet vermouth and 2 dashes Angostura bitters over ice. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a brandied cherry.
  4. Bourbon on the Rocks: Pour 2 parts over a single large ice cube in a rocks glass. Allow 2–3 minutes for the dilution to soften the oak tannins and reveal the wheat and caramel core.
  5. Whiskey Sour: Shake 2 parts The Stewards Release, 1 part fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 part simple syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and garnish with a lemon wheel and cherry.
Shipping & returns

Free shipping from $300. Under $300, shipping is a flat $29.99 (Alaska and Hawaii: $90). Every order is hand-packed by real humans and leaves us within 1–3 business days; delivery usually takes 2–5 business days after that.

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Ships to most U.S. states. If we cannot ship to your address, checkout tells you before you pay.

Returns. Alcohol sales are final. An order can be canceled before it is packed, less a 10% cancellation fee. Damaged in transit? Email photos of the bottle, box and label to support@caskrow.com within 48 hours and we will make it right.

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