Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Edition 03 2026 Release Whiskey 700mL

Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03

Oak Stave-Finished Bourbon | 55.1% ABV | 110.2 Proof | 700mL | Kentucky | 2026 Release

Process & Profile

Maker's Mark The Lost Recipe Series Bourbon Edition 03 explores a finishing recipe dominated by the retired Roasted French Mocha stave. The 2026 release combines nine of these archived staves with one Seared French Cuvée stave, developing dark chocolate, buttery pastry, and baked apple notes around the distillery’s signature bourbon.

The Lost Recipe Series revisits wood-finishing possibilities from Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection archives. Edition 03 begins with Kentucky straight bourbon and receives additional finishing with 10 oak staves. Bottled at 110.2 proof, it offers a rich profile that can be explored neat or gradually adjusted with water.

Stave Profile — 10 Oak Staves

• 0 Baked American Pure 2

• 1 Seared French Cuvée

• 0 Maker’s Mark 46

• 9 Roasted French Mocha

• 0 Toasted French Spice

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Baked apple and buttery pastry.

• Palate: Dark chocolate with pastry sweetness and roasted mocha character.

• Finish: Cocoa and coffee-like bitterness following the initial sweetness.