The brand’s Wood Finish Series features a collection of expressions that use an innovative wood stave-finishing technique to enhance distinctive characteristics already present in the brand’s bourbon. This expression will be the first in the second series, which is dedicated to shining a light on the taste vision inspired by the distillery team. The previous first series emphasized the production process.
The producers have described this latest expression as fruit forward, along with notes of caramel, maple and chocolate on the palate.
Commenting on the release, Maker’s Mark managing director Rob Samuels commented: “Always staying true to my grandparents, our founders’ vision to deliver a full-flavored, soft red winter wheat bourbon with a smooth finish, Maker’s Mark continues to shape the brand’s future through purposeful, flavor-driven innovation. This Wood Finishing Series release celebrates the entire distillery team, who share our vision and who have contributed their perspective to craft the final expression.”
Beth Buckner, senior manager of innovation and blending, added: “It was a very unique, special experience to have the distillery team play a significant role in crafting the taste vision of The Heart Release. Distillery team members all have different, yet very important jobs in creating our whisky; each person described aromas and flavors they experience throughout their day, which helped us shape the flavors of this release.”
The Heart Release will be available at US retailers at $74.99.
