Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon is the most direct expression of Maker’s Mark’s craft — bottled straight from the barrel and presented at full strength. This particular release, aged 7 years and 2 months, represents the moment when the whiskey reached its ideal balance of richness, structure, and warmth before bottling.

Uncut and unfiltered, this cask strength bourbon delivers a deeper, more concentrated version of Maker’s Mark’s signature wheated profile. The extended aging allows the soft wheat character to fully integrate with oak influence, creating amplified layers of dark cherry, toasted oak, salted caramel, and warm vanilla, all wrapped in a robust, full-bodied texture. The finish brings harmony rather than heat, with dark chocolate and gentle spice lingering long after the sip.

Bottled in small batches and released only when the whiskey is deemed ready, each expression of Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is slightly different in proof and nuance — yet unmistakably Maker’s Mark in character. This is a bourbon for drinkers who want to experience the distillery’s craftsmanship without dilution, exactly as it emerged from the barrel.

Why Buy Maker’s Mark Cask Strength?

• Bottled straight from the barrel, uncut and unfiltered

• Aged 7 Years, 2 Months for optimal depth and balance

• Small-batch release with natural proof variation

• Amplified wheated bourbon profile with richer texture

• Ideal for sipping, collecting, or exploring barrel-proof bourbon

Tasting Notes

Aroma
Toasted oak, salted caramel, warm vanilla

Taste
Robust, warm texture with notes of salted caramel, vanilla, and spice

Finish
Full, enveloping and harmonious with notes of dark chocolate and espresso

Proof
107–114

What It Goes Best With

• Neat sipping to experience full barrel strength

• Dark chocolate or espresso-forward desserts

• Cool-weather pours where richness shines

• Side-by-side tastings with standard Maker’s Mark

Serving Suggestions

• Neat: The purest representation of the whiskey

• With a few drops of water: Opens sweetness and softens heat

• Large ice cube: Rounds the profile without muting flavor