Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2023 Limited Release BEP Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

This bourbon stands apart through its cask-strength presentation and toasted American oak stave finish. Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2023 Limited Release BEP Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is finished with toasted staves, adding another oak-driven stage before bottling. At cask strength, the whiskey remains at undiluted barrel proof.

Toasty vanilla and caramel give the profile a warm, familiar sweetness. Brown sugar adds a darker edge, while dry baking spices keep the palate from leaning entirely sweet. The result is straightforward and easy to understand, with oak finishing and spice shaping the bourbon’s sweeter notes.

Proof ranges from 109.6–110.7 depending on batch, so the exact strength varies. The 750 mL size is suited to standard home-bar use, while the higher proof gives this release a firm presence when poured neat or over ice.