Maker's Mark USA 250th Anniversary Limited Edition is a commemorative bottling of classic Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky released to mark the United States' 250th anniversary in 2026 — the same wheated bourbon at 90 proof in a limited patriotic bottle featuring red, white, and blue wax detailing, with a portion of sales supporting the Farmer Veteran Coalition's programs for veterans transitioning into agricultural careers.

Maker's Mark has been produced at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky since 1954 using a wheated mash bill — soft red winter wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain, producing the smoother, rounder, and more approachable character that distinguishes Maker's from high-rye bourbons. The 90-proof bottling is the distillery's standard strength. The 250th anniversary bottle does not change the whiskey; the patriotic red, white, and blue wax is the 1776–2026 milestone's contribution, adding a collector and display dimension to a bottle that remains one of the most recognized Kentucky bourbons in the world. Any order also ships together with existing items once this bottle is available.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Caramel and vanilla with soft wheat sweetness and gentle oak
• Palate: Smooth and rounded — baking spice, toasted wood, and light fruit over the wheated foundation
• Finish: Mellow and warm with caramel, vanilla, and spice persisting cleanly

Specs

• Distillery: Star Hill Farm, Loretto, Kentucky (est. 1954)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky — Wheated
• Edition: USA 250th Anniversary — 1776–2026
• Presentation: Patriotic red, white, and blue wax
• Charity: Portion of sales supports the Farmer Veteran Coalition
• ABV: 45% (90 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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