Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky 1.75L

Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 45% ABV | 90 Proof | 1.75L | Loretto, Kentucky | Wheated Recipe | Hand-Dipped Red Wax Seal

Process & Profile

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky is made in Loretto, Kentucky, using soft red winter wheat as its secondary grain. Double distillation in copper stills is followed by aging in charred new American white oak barrels. The distillery rotates barrels by hand through different warehouse locations to encourage consistency, selecting the whisky for maturity by taste.

This 1.75L bottle contains the original 90-proof expression, with vanilla, caramel, bright fruit, and gentle oak at the center of its profile. A creamy texture and soft spice finish make it approachable neat and versatile in cocktails. The larger format is practical for stocking a home bar or preparing drinks for gatherings.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet oak, vanilla, bright fruit, and wheat.

• Palate: Caramel and vanilla balanced by cherry, gentle oak, and soft spice.

• Finish: Smooth and creamy, with mild spice and a clean close.

What Makes It Special

• Soft red winter wheat: Shapes the bourbon’s signature mellow, sweet-tasting character.

• Aged to taste: Barrels are selected for flavor and maturity, typically after six to seven years.

• Hand-rotated barrels: Warehouse rotation helps maintain consistency.

• Signature red wax: Each bottle is hand-dipped for its recognizable finish.

• 1.75L format: Offers more of the original Maker’s Mark for a regularly stocked bar.

How to Enjoy

Serve neat, over a large ice cube, or with a splash of water to explore its vanilla, fruit, and oak notes.

For cocktails, try a Whisky Sour with fresh lemon juice or an Old Fashioned with aromatic bitters and orange peel. Its soft sweetness also pairs well with ginger ale.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Maker’s Mark a wheated bourbon?
   Yes. Maker’s Mark uses soft red winter wheat as its secondary grain, giving the bourbon its characteristic mellow profile.

2. How long is Maker’s Mark aged?
   The original expression carries no fixed age statement. The distillery ages it to taste and says it typically reaches maturity after six to seven years.

3. What proof is the 1.75L bottle?
   The original Maker’s Mark in this size is bottled at 90 proof, equivalent to 45% ABV.

4. How many pours are in a 1.75L bottle of Maker’s Mark?
   A 1.75L bottle contains approximately 59.2 US fluid ounces, enough for about 39 full pours of 1.5 fluid ounces each.

5. Where can I buy Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky in a 1.75L bottle?
   You can purchase Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky in the 1.75L size directly from The Barrel Tap.