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Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2024 & Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
For all the history and custom at Star Hill Farm, tradition-breaking moments happen here on the regular. One example is the release of Cellar Aged from the world’s first LEED-certified limestone cellar where it’s patiently aged. The debut of Cask Strength marks another time we broke with our own tradition, offering our signature bourbon at full proof for the first time in 2014. Now these two are together in the same Whisky Drop.
2024 Wood Finishing Series & Ambassador Release #1
This Drop features two stellar pickups. The Heart Release marks the anticipated return of our Wood Finishing Series. Envisioned by those who know Maker’s® best – our Distillery Team – it’s fruit forward with caramel, maple and chocolate notes. With a mouthfeel and finish sure to delight. Ambassador Release #1 delivers notes of browned butter, red apple, toasted caramel, whipped cream and Madagascar vanilla with a smooth, unforgettable finish. It was a resounding favorite when matched against other Private Selection releases sampled by our Ambassadors.
Whisky Drop Selection 03 & Whisky Drop Selection 04
After a successful first year, we brought a group of Whisky Drop members back to the distillery to have a hand in crafting two original Private Selection expressions. The theme was spring, and the results nailed the mark – landing the taste inspiration of spring berry bread pudding and strawberry shortcake. Whether you’re a sweet tooth or just a bourbon lover, this’ll be a good one.
Maker’s Mark® 101 & Maker’s Mark® 2023 CommUNITY Batch
For many, it’s the season of giving. For us, it’s also the season of sharing. This Drop, we’re including our seasonal release of Maker’s Mark 101 – something we’ve been pouring with others for a couple generations now. We’re also including our Whisky Drop exclusive 2023 CommUNITY Batch release – a special blend selected by the mentors of The LEE Initiative’s Women Culinary and Spirits program, proceeds of this bottle sale will be donated back to the program. The holidays are a time for both enjoying and giving back.
Maker’s Mark® Cellar Aged & Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength
Since we created our limestone cellar, we quietly began exploring the limits of what our bourbon could be. Soon began the secret creation of our first blend of 11- to 12-year-old bourbon. Well, the secret is out now and coming to the next Drop alongside Cask Strength – the same liquid Cellar Aged began as before its additional aging in our always-cool cellar. It’s good to get that off our chest and to finally get this special bourbon into your glass.
Whisky Drop Selection 01: Caramel Popcorn & Whisky Drop Selection 02: Chess Pie
This past fall, we gave several Whisky Drop members the opportunity to craft two original Private Selection bourbons, along with a memorable trip to Star Hill Farm. Now, you can see (and taste) how your fellow members did in creating flavorful expressions Caramel Popcorn and Chess Pie.
Maker’s Mark® 2023 Limited Release: BEP & Maker's Mark® 46 Cask Strength
In this shipment we’re bringing you the final installment of our Wood Finishing Series’ first chapter – a tribute to our lower barrel entry proof. We’re pairing it with the whisky wisdom of our Chairman Emeritus, Bill Samuels, Jr. – the creator of Maker’s Mark 46® – in the form of Maker’s Mark 46® Cask Strength.
Maker’s Mark® 2022 CommUNITY Batch® & Maker’s Mark® Classic: Holiday Edition
We’re delivering a couple gifts early – two exclusive bottles you can only get in your drop. Members of The LEE Initiative’s Women Culinary and Spirits Program shared in creating their own Private Selections, which we’ve thoughtfully blended to make our 2022 Maker’s Mark® Community Batch®. Coupled with our special limited-edition holiday bottle and the fact that part of the proceeds goes to The LEE Initiative, you’ll be all set to settle right into the season of giving (and getting, in this case).
Maker’s Mark® 2022 Limited Releases: BRT-01 & BRT-02
We still hand-rotate our barrels because it’s key to the consistency (and deliciousness) of our whisky. These bottles are inspired by that painstaking process – BRT-01 telling the extraction story that occurs with the heat at the top of our warehouse and BRT-02 following it up with the years of reaction at the cooler bottom.
Maker’s Mark® 2022 Private Selections: Master of Maturation Selection & Master Distiller Selection
Master of Maturation Jane Bowie and Master Distiller Denny Potter have “master” in their titles for a reason. They know a thing or two about whisky. And this is your chance to get a real taste of their ideal (and distinctly different) Maker’s® expressions.
Maker’s Mark® Entry Proof 120 & Maker’s Mark® Entry Proof 125
This drop brings you the third and fourth bottles in our exploration of Maker’s Mark® bottled from different barrel entry proofs. We took a deep dive into the choices our founders made in 1953 through a series of experimental barrels and want you to taste the results.
Maker's Mark® Entry Proof 110 & Maker's Mark® Entry Proof 115
Every bottle of Maker’s® comes from a barrel with the same 110 entry proof – no more, no less. Well, except for the bottles in the next two drops. We’re showing you what our bourbon is like at four different entry proofs. Make sure to grab the entire set..
Maker’s Mark® 2021 Limited Release: FAE-01 & 2021 Limited Release: FAE-02
These expressions are a perfect pair telling two completely different sides of the same story. And while FAE-01 has been out in the world for a while now, it’s been missing its FAE-02 counterpart. Luckily, this drop will let you be one of the first to have and sip both side by side, just as they should be.
Maker’s Mark® Private Selections: Melted Mocha & Rich Mendiant
This drop’s expressions mark the end of one beloved Private Selection stave and the beginning of its worthy successor. If you’ve ever been curious to see what difference a single stave truly makes, this drop gives you the perfect opportunity to compare.
2020 Spring Limited Release & Maker's Mark Private Selection: Roasted French Mocha
The Whisky Drop by Maker’s Mark™ returns with a bang, bringing two of our favorite (and seldom-sipped) bourbons direct to your door. Ever wonder what Rob Samuels, grandson of the founders, likes to serve special guests? Wonder no more.
Maker’s Mark® Wood Finishing Series 2019 & 2020 Releases
What better way to kick off our Whisky Drop than with two of the hardest-to-find bourbons we’ve released in recent years (and arguably a couple of our best). Unlike last year, though, the only place you may need to look to find a bottle could be your front doorstep. We set aside a few bottles of our 2019 and 2020 Limited Releases just for Whisky Drop members like you.
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Joining The Whisky Drop will allow you to receive unique shipments of whisky from the Star Hill Farm, delivered right to your doorstep! Each shipment will contain bottles of our newest releases, unique offerings, and our most sought-after whiskies. Shipments will be sent out every three to four months, depending on the availability of our best offerings.
Other than the whisky, you will also receive exclusive content, virtual tastings, news from Star Hill Farm, a complimentary tour of campus, and invitations to events in your area!
The Whisky Drop program is exclusively available to our Maker’s Mark Ambassadors. If you are not yet an Ambassador already, be sure to sign up to receive insider access to the best of Maker’s Mark along with all The Whisky Drop has to offer.
In addition to receiving whisky shipments delivered right to your door featuring our newest releases and limited release whiskies, you will also enjoy the following:
- Updates on distillery news and events.
- One complimentary tour for a group of up to four people at the distillery in Kentucky.
We’re always adding new benefits. Be on the lookout for announcements from Maker’s.
Currently, The Whisky Drop by Maker’s Mark® is only open to consumers in Kentucky, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Washington, D.C., living in a territory where direct shipments of distilled spirits from manufacturers are permitted and where alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits, may be lawfully sold and received.
Visit The Whisky Drop by Maker's Mark® to sign up by entering your shipping zip code under Get the Whisky Drop.
If you live in a location not yet eligible for the program, you will be directed to join our Mailing List, and we will notify you via email if we begin shipping to your area.
Because of the program has limited availability, you may be directed to complete our Waitlist form until spots are available. But do not worry! Once a spot opens, you’ll be automatically added and notified.
There is no annual fee to be a member. You may join any time throughout the year, subject to availability. Each shipment will cost between $150 and $250, depending on the products included in each Drop. The credit card on file will be charged approximately one week ahead of each shipment. The charge may appear as “Jim Beam Brands Co.” and will consist of the retail value of the subscription—which includes a flat-rate shipping fee—and any applicable tax.
For any failed credit/debit card payments, we will attempt to reprocess the card for a total of three times during one business week. After three failed attempts, you will forfeit the shipment and your membership will be canceled.
In addition to the cost of each shipment, your order confirmation email will show taxes charged based on your state of residence:
• Kentucky – sales tax (6%), alcohol wholesale tax (11%) and alcohol state excise tax ($1.92/gallon)
• Nebraska – sales tax (5.5%) and applicable local city sales tax
• New Hampshire - alcohol fee (8%)
• North Dakota – alcohol sales tax (7%) and applicable local county and city sales taxes
• Washington, D.C. – alcohol sales tax (10.25%)
By joining The Whisky Drop by Maker’s Mark®, you certify and acknowledge that:
- You are over the age of 21.
- Any delivery address designated by you is located in a territory where direct shipments of distilled spirits from manufacturers are permitted and where alcoholic beverages, including distilled spirits, may be lawfully sold and received.
- Products are for personal consumption only, are not for resale and will not be resold or introduced to commerce.
- All items are final sales. Returns and refunds will not be accepted.
- Delivery of the shipment will be executed via UPS. You, or another recipient at least 21 years of age, must be physically present to accept delivery.
- Your membership is subject to the terms of and your compliance with the Membership Policy available here: Membership Policy.