{"title":"Maker's Mark — Wood Finishing Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore distinctive Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series releases, including the Keeper's Release and the Steward's Release.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"makers-mark-keepers-release-wood-finishing-series-bourbon-750ml","title":"Maker's Mark 'The Keeper's Release' Wood Finishing Series Bourbon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Tribute to the Hands That Shape Every Drop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker's Mark has long been defined by its people — the distillers, blenders, and craftspeople who pour their expertise into every barrel. The Keeper's Release is a celebration of that legacy, part of the acclaimed Wood Finishing Series and crafted in honor of the brand's most dedicated stewards. This limited expression takes Maker's Mark's signature wheated bourbon and finishes it with a proprietary stave configuration, unlocking layers of complexity that go well beyond the classic red wax bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel and toasted oak open first, followed by dried fruit, vanilla bean, and a whisper of baking spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvety and full-bodied with notes of dark cherry, brown sugar, roasted nuts, and a subtle hint of charred wood and leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming, with lingering toffee, cinnamon, and a gentle oakiness that fades gracefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood Finishing Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Keeper's Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 109.3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have for Maker's Mark devotees and Wood Finishing Series collectors alike — The Keeper's Release is a rare pour that honors the craft behind every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42978499493958,"sku":null,"price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/2872\/7110\/files\/MakersMarkKeeper_sReleaseWoodFinishingSeriesBourbon750ml_f467c439-53ea-4687-8820-c9a731124651.png?v=1746584757"},{"product_id":"makers-mark-straight-bourbon-wood-finishing-series-the-stewards-release-750ml","title":"Maker's Mark Straight Bourbon Wood Finishing Series The Steward's Release","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Masterclass in Wood Finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaker's Mark has long been celebrated for its approachable, wheat-forward Kentucky Straight Bourbon — but The Steward's Release takes that legacy a step further. Part of the acclaimed Wood Finishing Series, this expression is finished in custom-crafted wood staves that impart an additional layer of complexity and depth, transforming a beloved classic into something truly special. 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