Maker’s Mark 7 Year Old Cask Strength Bourbon Whiskey
7 years old | Cask strength (112.6 proof / 56.3% ABV) | 750mL | Wheated bourbon — Maker's Mark 7 Year Old Cask Strength is the 2026 revamp of the brand's beloved barrel-strength bottling: the first Maker's Mark Cask Strength to carry a true age statement — seven years — alongside the batch-specific proof, in a redesigned bottle. It's the same soft red winter wheat recipe the Samuels family has used since 1953 (70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley), uncut and unfiltered at cask strength. And it's now officially one of the best bourbons in the world: the 2026 London Spirits Competition named it Straight Bourbon of the Year with a Double Gold. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
At cask strength this is Maker's turned up: dark cherry, toasted oak, salted caramel, and warm vanilla, with a finish of dark chocolate and soft spice. Among cask-strength bourbons, it's the rare one that's both award-winning and genuinely affordable — the wheated mash bill keeps it velvety where high-rye cask strengths go fiery. Pour it neat, or add a few drops of water to open the cherry core.
Tasting notes
Nose: dark cherry, toasted oak, salted caramel. Palate: warm vanilla, brown sugar, soft oak. Finish: dark chocolate, soft spice, long. (Per distillery/master distiller notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 7 years old — first age-stated Maker's Mark Cask Strength (2026 revamp)
- Cask strength — batch proof varies ~107–114 (check your bottle)
- Signature wheated mash bill: 70% corn / 16% red winter wheat / 14% malted barley
- 2026 London Spirits Competition: Straight Bourbon of the Year, Double Gold
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a Glencairn; a few drops of water open the dark-cherry and vanilla core.
Frequently asked questions
What proof is Maker's Mark Cask Strength?
It varies by batch — the distillery targets roughly 107–114 proof. The exact proof is printed on each bottle's label.
How old is it?
Beginning with the 2026 release (Batch 26-01), Maker's Mark Cask Strength carries a 7-year age statement.
Is it different from regular Maker's Mark?
Same wheated recipe, but bottled uncut at cask strength — bigger, richer, and more intense than the standard 90-proof red-wax bottle.
What awards has it won?
The 2026 London Spirits Competition named it Straight Bourbon of the Year and awarded it a Double Gold medal.