{"product_id":"makers-mark-wood-finishing-series-2026-the-stewards-release","title":"Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"165\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRE-ORDER ITEM | EXPECTED TO SHIP APRIL 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**PLEASE NOTE: ANY ADDITIONAL ITEMS INCLUDED IN YOUR ORDER WILL BE SHIPPED TOGETHER UPON THE ARRIVAL OF THIS BOTTLE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"1baj41o\"\u003eMaker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"75\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"75\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Cask Strength (varies by batch, typically around 109–110 proof) | 750 mL | Limited Wood Finishing Series (2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"251\" data-start=\"228\" data-section-id=\"1lml28\"\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eMaker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release is a limited bourbon that celebrates the teams at Star Hill Farm who oversee the process from start to finish—quality, bottling, engineering, security, processing, and shipping. This release uses Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series approach: the bourbon is finished with a specific \u003cstrong data-end=\"654\" data-start=\"596\"\u003estave profile of 10 virgin toasted American oak staves\u003c\/strong\u003e to amplify richer, more dessert-leaning flavors already present in the classic Maker’s Mark profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"912\" data-start=\"757\"\u003eThis is bottled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"793\" data-start=\"776\"\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the exact proof can vary by market or batch, so it’s best to match the proof listed on the bottle you’re selling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"914\" data-section-id=\"hbe7yv\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"934\" data-section-id=\"4vzdgt\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"936\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright cherry pie, vanilla beans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"982\" data-section-id=\"fvoppp\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1039\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"994\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey, toasted marshmallow, candied ginger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1040\" data-section-id=\"a45ln1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1111\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1042\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant and forward with stone fruit and salted caramel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1140\" data-start=\"1113\" data-section-id=\"12v1ckh\"\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1141\" data-section-id=\"1r9x3j9\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1143\"\u003e2026 limited Wood Finishing Series release honoring the Star Hill Farm “Stewards” team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1232\" data-section-id=\"i122el\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1234\"\u003eFinished with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1289\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003e10 virgin toasted American oak staves\u003c\/strong\u003e for layered sweetness and toasted depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1332\" data-section-id=\"10hpmxe\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1351\" data-start=\"1334\"\u003eCask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e bottling for fuller texture and a longer finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1402\" data-section-id=\"1ovpayc\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1488\" data-start=\"1404\"\u003eDessert-leaning flavor lane that’s easy to enjoy neat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1489\" data-section-id=\"pzl9fz\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1591\" data-start=\"1491\"\u003eStrong gifting bottle and a must-have for fans collecting the current Wood Finishing Series releases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1611\" data-start=\"1593\" data-section-id=\"s4pyai\"\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1873\" data-start=\"1612\"\u003eSip it \u003cstrong data-end=\"1627\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e to get the full cherry-to-honey-to-salted-caramel progression. Add \u003cstrong data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1695\"\u003ea few drops of water\u003c\/strong\u003e to open more vanilla and fruit and soften the heat. A \u003cstrong data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1774\"\u003esingle large cube\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a slower evolution and pulls forward more toasted sweetness over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1875\" data-section-id=\"iwfm6j\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2207\" data-start=\"1914\" data-section-id=\"17dh6jf\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2207\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1998\" data-start=\"1917\"\u003eWhat is Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2001\" data-start=\"1998\"\u003eMaker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon is a limited Kentucky straight bourbon finished with a special stave profile to highlight toasted sweetness, fruit, and layered depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2209\" data-section-id=\"eh3i29\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2212\"\u003eWhat proof is Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2302\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003eMaker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon is bottled at \u003cstrong data-end=\"2405\" data-start=\"2388\"\u003ecask strength\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the proof varies by batch, so the exact proof should be confirmed on the bottle you are listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2509\" data-section-id=\"s6phws\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2738\" data-start=\"2512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2616\" data-start=\"2512\"\u003eWhat stave profile is used for Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2619\" data-start=\"2616\"\u003eMaker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon uses \u003cstrong data-end=\"2737\" data-start=\"2696\"\u003e10 virgin toasted American oak staves\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"2740\" data-section-id=\"appjmd\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3050\" data-start=\"2743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2837\" data-start=\"2743\"\u003eWhat does Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2840\" data-start=\"2837\"\u003eMaker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon features cherry pie and vanilla bean aromatics, honey and toasted marshmallow sweetness, and a finish with stone fruit and salted caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"3052\" data-section-id=\"dxguwr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3337\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3055\"\u003eWhere can I buy Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3147\" data-start=\"3144\"\u003eYou can purchase Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2026 The Stewards Release Bourbon directly from \u003cstrong data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3250\"\u003eThe Barrel Tap\u003c\/strong\u003e, a trusted online source for premium spirits delivered to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48109794296033,"sku":"085246503119","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/Maker_sMarkWoodFinishingSeries2026TheStewardsReleaseBourbon750mL.webp?v=1773953916","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/makers-mark-wood-finishing-series-2026-the-stewards-release","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}