Maker’s Mark Launches Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release
Maker’s Mark has announced the next iteration of its Wood Finishing Series with the launch of the 2026 expression: The Stewards Release.
The Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series is a collection of limited edition expressions that use a wood stave-finishing technique to enhance distinctive characteristics already present in Maker’s Mark bourbon.
The first chapter of the Wood Finishing Series, released between 2019-2023, emphasized the production process that impacts the flavor of Maker’s Mark. The current chapter, launched in 2024 and set to conclude in 2028, focuses on the teams behind Maker’s Mark. The Stewards Release is inspired by the distillery’s operations teams who guide the bourbon’s journey from first fermentation to final bottling.
The Stewards Release will be delivered in two batches: one at 59.4% ABV (109.6 proof), and the other at 56.65% ABV (113.3 proof). It’s described as having aromas of “cherry pie and vanilla bean,” a palate of “honey, toasted marshmallow, and candied ginger,” and a finish of “stone fruit and salted caramel.”
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series: The Stewards Release is now available in the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $74.99 for a 750 mL bottle.
Source: prnewswire.com.