Maker’s Mark The Stewards Release (2026)

Maker’s Mark The Stewards Release (2026) is a Kentucky bourbon produced at the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto. It is finished using 10 virgin toasted American oak staves, enhancing the brand’s signature flavor. The bourbon opens with cherry pie and vanilla aromas, followed by honey, toasted marshmallow, and candied ginger, finishing with stone fruit and salted caramel, according to the brand tasting notes.

It is bottled in two batches at 56.65% ABV (113.3 proof) and 59.4% ABV (109.6 proof), with a suggested MSRP of $74.99. This release is the third installment of the Wood Finishing Series, following The Heart Release (2024) and The Keepers Release (2025).