Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03 700mL

Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03

Oak Stave-Finished Bourbon | 55.1% ABV | 110.2 Proof | 700mL | Kentucky | 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03 explores a finishing recipe dominated by the retired Roasted French Mocha stave. The 2026 release combines nine of these archived staves with one Seared French Cuvée stave, developing dark chocolate, buttery pastry, and baked apple notes around the distillery’s signature bourbon.

The Lost Recipe Series revisits wood-finishing possibilities from Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection archives. Edition 03 begins with Kentucky straight bourbon and receives additional finishing with 10 oak staves. Bottled at 110.2 proof, it offers a rich profile that can be explored neat or gradually adjusted with water.

Stave Profile — 10 Oak Staves

• 0 Baked American Pure 2

• 1 Seared French Cuvée

• 0 Maker’s Mark 46

• 9 Roasted French Mocha

• 0 Toasted French Spice

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Baked apple and buttery pastry.

• Palate: Dark chocolate with pastry sweetness and roasted mocha character.

• Finish: Cocoa and coffee-like bitterness following the initial sweetness.

What Makes It Special

• Mocha-focused recipe: Nine Roasted French Mocha staves form the foundation of the finishing profile.

• Seared French Cuvée accent: One additional stave completes the 10-stave combination.

• Archived wood profile: Features a retired stave from Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection program.

• Edition 03: The third Lost Recipe Series release, dated 2026.

• 110.2-proof bottling: Presented at 55.1% ABV in a 700mL bottle.

How to Enjoy

Begin with a small neat pour in a tasting glass, then add water a few drops at a time to explore the chocolate, baked fruit, and roasted notes. A large ice cube offers a gradual change in strength and temperature.

Pair with dark chocolate or a lightly sweetened apple pastry to complement the bourbon’s flavor profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the stave profile for Edition 03?
   It uses nine Roasted French Mocha staves and one Seared French Cuvée stave. There are no Baked American Pure 2, Maker’s Mark 46, or Toasted French Spice staves in this recipe.

2. What is The Lost Recipe Series?
   It explores wood-finishing recipes incorporating retired staves from Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection archives. Edition 03 features the archived Mocha stave.

3. Does “Mocha” mean it is coffee-flavored bourbon?
   Mocha identifies the oak stave profile used during finishing. Its name refers to the roasted chocolate and coffee-like character associated with that wood treatment.

4. What proof is Edition 03?
   It is bottled at 110.2 proof, equivalent to 55.1% ABV.

5. Where can I buy Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03?
   You can purchase Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03 directly from The Barrel Tap.