Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey Batch 21-02
Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey Batch 21-02 is Maker's Mark in its purest form: 110.4 proof (55.2% ABV), 750mL, bottled uncut and non-chill-filtered straight from the barrel — the second batch released in 2021. The wheated mash bill (corn, red winter wheat, malted barley) from the National Historic Landmark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, sealed with the signature hand-dipped red wax. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 110.4 proof / 55.2% ABV (batch-specific)
- Size: 750mL
- Batch: 21-02 — 2021 release, second batch of the year
- Mash bill: wheated bourbon — corn, red winter wheat (no rye), malted barley
- Distillery: Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky (National Historic Landmark)
- Character: uncut, non-chill-filtered; signature red-wax hand dip
Cask Strength: The Full Maker's Mark
Every Cask Strength batch is a snapshot — the batch number tells you when: 21-02 is the second batch of 2021, bottled at a batch-specific 110.4 proof within the brand's 108–114 range. Nothing is cut, nothing is chill-filtered; it's the same wheated recipe Maker's Mark has made slowly in small batches in Loretto, only amplified — the front-of-the-palate sweetness, vanilla, and rich oak turned up without losing the signature smoothness. Explore more Maker's Mark and our bourbon whiskey collection.
Tasting Notes
Amplified Maker's Mark: front-of-the-palate sweetness, deep vanilla and rich oak, caramel and spice — surprisingly smooth for 110.4 proof.
How to Enjoy
Neat first, then with a few drops of water to open it — the high proof rewards patience. A powerhouse Old Fashioned base.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "21-02" mean?
The batch code is year-batch: the second Cask Strength batch released in 2021.
Is the proof the same every batch?
No — proof varies by batch (the brand's range is roughly 108–114 proof). This 21-02 batch is 110.4 proof / 55.2% ABV.
What makes it "wheated"?
Maker's Mark uses red winter wheat instead of rye in the mash bill, giving a softer, sweeter profile than rye-recipe bourbons.
For bourbon at full strength, buy Maker's Mark Cask Strength Batch 21-02 online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.