Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky is a distinguished bourbon crafted with soft red winter wheat instead of traditional rye as the flavoring grain, creating a smoother, less spicy character. This 1.75L bottle is hand-dipped in the signature red wax at the distillery in Loretto, Kentucky.

The bourbon features a mash bill of 70% corn, 16% red winter wheat, and 14% malted barley, bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV). Every barrel is rotated by hand during maturation to ensure consistency, and the bourbon is aged to taste rather than to a fixed timeline. The distillery uses limestone-filtered water from its own watershed, which removes iron while adding calcium and magnesium to enhance the sour mash and final product.

Tasting notes reveal sweet oak, vanilla, and bright fruit aromas with wheat undertones. The palate offers a sweet character with balanced oak, vanilla, and fruity essences. The finish is smooth and creamy with pleasant soft spice and a clean ending. This bourbon delivers a lighter, fruit-forward profile compared to rye-based bourbons, focusing on soft and sweet characteristics with a touch of fruit and subtle spice.