Maker's Mark Holiday Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2026
Maker's Mark Holiday Edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey 2026 is the Loretto distillery's seasonal limited edition for the 2026 holidays — the classic wheated Maker's Mark bourbon in a festive bottle wrapped in vintage postage-stamp artwork from Star Hill Farm. Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, every one is finished with the signature hand-dipped red wax seal.
- Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (wheated)
- ABV: 45% (90 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Distillery: Maker's Mark, Star Hill Farm, Loretto, Kentucky
- Mash: Soft red winter wheat in place of rye
A Holiday Card You Can Drink
Maker's Mark has made its holiday bottle an annual tradition, and the 2026 edition leans into nostalgia: eight postage-stamp panels — stockings, snowflakes, a holiday candle, the famous dripping wax — each marked “Star Hill Farm Postage 2026.” The bourbon inside is the one the Samuels family has made since 1953, from a mash that swaps rye for soft red winter wheat and is aged in charred American oak. Find more seasonal bottles in our Holiday Gift Guide and the full bourbon shelf.
Tasting Notes
The wheated mash bill keeps the profile mellow and rounded: vanilla and caramel up front, toasted oak through the middle, and bright fruit on a smooth, creamy finish, with just a gentle warmth at 90 proof. It is the same approachable character as the year-round release — if you keep gift sets on hand for the season, this bottle dresses itself.
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a single large cube is the classic serve; the soft wheat sweetness also makes an easy Old Fashioned and a forgiving Manhattan. And honestly, half the fun is the bottle — it arrives gift-ready with nothing to wrap but a bow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Holiday Edition a different bourbon?
It is the classic Maker's Mark Kentucky straight bourbon — same wheated recipe, same 90 proof — in a limited 2026 holiday label with the hand-dipped red wax seal.
What does “wheated” mean?
Maker's Mark uses soft red winter wheat instead of rye as the flavor grain, which makes the bourbon notably smoother and sweeter than rye-forward styles.
Is the 2026 Holiday Edition limited?
Yes, it is a seasonal release for the 2026 holidays. When the season's bottles are gone, the next chance is next year's edition.
Maker's Mark Holiday Edition 2026 is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor for pickup in San Diego or delivery — a ready-made gift for the bourbon drinker on your list.