Bourbon Enthusiast x Maker's Mark Private Select 2 (Winter Pick) 750 ml

Crafted through Maker’s Mark’s Private Select program, this Winter Pick is a collaboration with Bourbon Enthusiast, tailored for rich seasonal depth. The whiskey begins as classic Maker’s Mark and is finished with a custom combination of ten oak staves chosen to create a bold, warm, and layered flavor profile—perfect for cooler months.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Brown sugar, vanilla bean, toasted oak, baking spice, and a hint of cocoa
Palate: Creamy and robust with notes of cinnamon roll, dark caramel, maple, nutmeg, and dried fig
Finish: Long and warming with lingering spice, toasted wood, and velvety sweetness

Details:

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon

• Series: Maker’s Mark Private Selection

• Collaboration: Bourbon Enthusiast (Winter Pick)

• Stave Profile: Custom 10-stave blend (varies per barrel)

• Proof: Natural cask strength (varies, ~108–114)

• Volume: 750ml

• Filtration: Non-chill filtered

• Color: Deep amber

Why It’s Special:
This winter-inspired private barrel selection offers a bold take on Maker’s Mark’s wheated bourbon, enhanced by stave-finishing that delivers concentrated warmth and complexity. It's a collector-worthy bottle and a cozy, fireside sipper.

Serving Suggestion:
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water. Exceptional in a classic Old Fashioned or as a standalone pour to highlight its seasonal spice and oak.