{"product_id":"makers-mark-cellar-aged-bourbon-whiskey-2026","title":"Maker's Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon Whiskey 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark Cellar Aged Bourbon Whiskey 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fourth annual release of the distillery's extra-matured bourbon program — a marriage of 49% 11-year-old, 33% 12-year-old, and 18% 14-year-old wheated Kentucky straight bourbon, bottled at cask strength, 112.1 proof (56.05% ABV), in a 750mL bottle. After aging in traditional rickhouses, each component spends four to six more years in Maker's Mark's limestone cellar beneath Star Hill Farm, where the cool 50°F environment slows maturation so the fruit can shine while the oak stays in balance. Released September 1, 2026. Order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112.1 proof (56.05% ABV), cask strength — 750mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49% 11-year-old, 33% 12-year-old, 18% 14-year-old wheated bourbon (highest share of 14-year stock in the series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~7 years in traditional rickhouses, then 4–6 years in the LEED-certified limestone cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky — wheated mash bill (70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e fourth annual Cellar Aged; fourth annual release since the program's 2023 debut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAge, Held in Check by Limestone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt took Maker's Mark until 2023 — 65 years after the first bottle was filled — to release a bourbon aged beyond a decade, and Cellar Aged exists because of what Dr. Blake Layfield calls \"patience, precision and a deep understanding of how bourbon evolves over time.\" The limestone shelf around Star Hill Farm, chosen by Bill Samuels Sr. and Margie Samuels in 1953 for its water, is now carved into a cool cellar that lets this bourbon mature years past the distillery's old ceiling without going woody. See more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vendors?q=Maker%27s%20Mark\"\u003eMaker's Mark\u003c\/a\u003e or explore the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bourbon-whiskey\"\u003ebourbon whiskey\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark cherry, clove, vanilla bean, and soft orchard fruit on the nose; honey, brown sugar, and ripe plum across the palate; a warming, silky finish accented by almond, nutmeg, and crisp green apple (per the distillery).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeat in a Glencairn to catch the cask-strength depth — a few drops of water open the orchard-fruit lift. This is a pour for slow evenings, not a mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat ages make up Cellar Aged 2026?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e49% 11-year-old, 33% 12-year-old, and 18% 14-year-old bourbon — the largest share of the distillery's oldest stock used in the series to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e112.1 proof (56.05% ABV), bottled at cask strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the cellar different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe limestone cellar holds about 50°F year-round, far cooler than the rickhouses — slower maturation that keeps deep-aged bourbon balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distillery's oldest bourbon, taken further than ever — order Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2026 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67714341404715,"sku":"DM17233L","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1277\/3667\/files\/makers-mark-cellar-aged-bourbon-whiskey-2026.jpg?v=1791008248","url":"https:\/\/www.delmesaliquor.com\/products\/makers-mark-cellar-aged-bourbon-whiskey-2026","provider":"Del Mesa Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}