Maker’s Mark Oak Stave Cask Strength Bourbon (Private Selection)

The whiskey inside every bottle of Maker’s Mark Private Select is created using a custom recipe of oak staves unique to each barrel. Each stave imparts a distinct flavor profile, which in combination, produces a whiskey that is truly one of a kind, every time. This particular barrel was finished in the following oak staves:

• 4 Part Baked American Pure Staves

• 2 Part Roasted French Mendiant Oak Staves

• 1 Part Toasted French Spice Oak Staves

• 3 Part Seared French Cuvèe Staves

This unique blend creates a flavor profile that blasts light buttery flavors and transitions to flavors of mocha and chocolate that become more vibrant with every sip paired with a good rye kick. The nose is of lemon blossom and rich brown sugar, along with slight cherry and graham cracker. With the perfect touch of American oak, and an excellent barrel of bourbon this whiskey becomes an exceptionally delicious whiskey that finishes with a light leather and tobacco combination.

Proof: 109.2 

WHAT IS “PRIVATE SELECTION”?

All products with “Private Selection” in the title are bottles exclusive to Top Shelf Wine and Spirits. Maker’s Mark offers an unique option to blend our own whiskey by picking the ‘staves’ and the amount. Our whiskey-enthusiastic team creates a blend to be only sold here. The process of choosing staves is extremely fun and unique, currently only to be found with Maker’s Mark. (Tip: if you enjoyed a bottle of our ‘private selection’, that means that you have similar tasting palate to us and would most likely enjoy all of our private selections!)