Maker’s Mark Private Selection bourbon bottle
MADE HOW YOU WANT IT

Maker's Mark®
Private Selection
Bourbon

Maker's Mark Private Selection is a first-of-its-kind barrel program. It allows our retail or restaurant partners to purchase a barrel and explore their own taste visions of Maker's Mark – much in the way our past-and-present Maker's distillers defined theirs. Find your favorite by trying unique expressions of Maker's Mark Private Selection at your favorite establishments. 

Maker's Mark® Private Selection

Tasting Notes

Maker’s Mark aroma

Aroma

Varies by selection and stave combination.

Maker’s Mark taste

Taste

Varies by selection and stave combination

Maker’s Mark finishing

Finish

Varies by selection and stave combination.

Maker’s Mark proof

Proof

Cask Strength (107–114)

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A new way to try Maker's® 

WHAT IS

Maker's Mark®
Private
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Light & Bright

Paper Plane

Bright and balanced with just a kiss of bitterness from the Amaro and Aperol® liqueurs, this elegant riff on the whisky sour sails to delicious, new heights. The Paper Plane cocktail may get its name from its remarkable balance – like a paper airplane that has been folded just right. The slightly bitter, lower-proof Aperol® liqueur brightens things up, bringing touches of citrus and the signature Maker's caramel notes forward.

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Paper Plane
Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Paper Plane
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Rich & Bright

Penicillin

A bit like a “cold toddy,” the Penicillin cocktail brings together the comforting flavors of lemon and honey, a touch of smoke from scotch, a zing of ginger and, of course, Maker’s Mark. A tale of two whiskies, the Penicillin cocktail opens with aromas of smoke and peat and then gives way to a balanced sweetness and a pop of spice. Maker’s, Scotch, ginger, honey and lemon recall the flavors of warm drinks, but in this case, are best served on the rocks.

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Penicillin
Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Penicillin
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Light & Bright

Gold Rush

This Whisky Sour riff replaces simple syrup with honey syrup, also known as “liquid honey”, to add a new richness and depth to the original. Honey syrup adds sweet depth to bright, fresh citrus and the bold, bourbon flavors of Maker’s Mark. The Gold Rush cocktail takes no time to make, but you won’t want to rush through sipping this honeyed riff on the Whisky Sour.

Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Gold Rush
Maker’s Mark bourbon cocktail - Gold Rush
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