Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged Returns in 2025 – A Masterful Blend of the Brand’s Oldest Bourbons

LORETTO, Ky., August 19, 2025 — Maker’s Mark®, the iconic Kentucky bourbon driven by the pursuit of better flavor and a better world, today announced the 2025 release of Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged: the global, limited-release expression that delivers the most mature whisky ever blended by the distillery. Now in its third year, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged is aged to taste, not time – blending 11-, 13- and 14-year-old Maker’s Mark to unlock new depths of flavor.

“From the beginning, Maker’s Mark has gone to extraordinary lengths to craft an uncompromisingly delicious bourbon, and Cellar Aged 2025 is a continuation of that pursuit,” said Rob Samuels, managing director and eighth-generation whisky maker. “An elevated expression that remains unmistakably Maker’s Mark, Cellar Aged finishes maturing in our LEED-certified limestone cellar, creating a richer, deeper and more complex bourbon.”

Meticulously crafted, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 blends 74% 11-year-old, 10% 13-year-old and 16% 14-year-old bourbon for a bold 56.45% ABV (112.9 proof). The result is bright and balanced with vibrant character and a long, smooth finish. The aroma offers rich notes of dark brown sugar, caramelized oak and baked apple. On the palate, creamy fudge, toasted almond and ripe dark cherry interplay with lingering hints of butterscotch, orange zest and soft baking spices.

“Our cellar, built into the natural limestone shelf that surrounds our Star Hill Farm distillery, plays a vital role in shaping the whisky’s final profile — just as our environment has done since our founding,” said Dr. Blake Layfield, Master Distiller, Maker’s Mark. “Aging at consistently cool temperatures slows the extraction of wood tannins, allowing oxidation to do its work and developing a bourbon that’s more complex, yet remarkably approachable. By avoiding the overly bitter, tannic notes that can come with traditional long aging, this one-of-a-kind expression challenges everything you think you know about aged bourbon.”

Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 will be available for a suggested retail price of USD $175 in the United States, Germany and select Global Travel Retail accounts beginning mid-September. Availability will follow in the United Kingdom, Australia, Korea, Japan, and Singapore later this year and into early 2026.

In the United States, in addition to select retailers nationwide, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 will be available for purchase at the Maker’s Mark Distillery beginning September 5th — kicking off Bourbon Heritage Month — by booking the Cellar Aged Experience at https://www.makersmark.com//distillery/visit-us.

For more information, please visit www.makersmark.com.

ABOUT MAKER’S MARK  

Maker’s Mark® is the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon driven by a vision for better flavor and a better world. In 1953, founders Margie and Bill Samuels, Sr. broke from tradition—burning the family’s 170-year-old recipe to create a bold, balanced bourbon made with soft red winter wheat for signature sweetness and creaminess. From the start, the Samuels went to remarkable lengths to craft uncompromisingly delicious bourbon—a perfectly unreasonable spirit that endures today. Every bottle is still hand-dipped in red wax, every barrel rotated by hand and every decision guided by the brand’s higher purpose.

Staying true to its founders’ vision, Maker’s Mark has expanded its portfolio with award-winning, super-premium expressions, including Maker’s Mark 46, Cask Strength, and Cellar Aged, as well as Private Selection, the brand’s custom barrel program. In 2025, the distillery debuted Star Hill Farm Whisky, its first-ever wheat whisky. Award-winning and the first to earn Estate Whiskey certification, Star Hill Farm Whisky inspired the Maker’s Mark Regenerative Alliance, a bold commitment to advance regenerative farming beyond its business, inviting farms, bars and restaurants to join the movement.

Maker’s Mark is proud to be both B Corp and Regenified Certified – milestones driven by the sustainability leadership at Star Hill Farm, home of the Maker’s Mark Distillery, which strives to be the most endearing, culturally rich and environmentally responsible homeplace in the world.

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Ben Nevis 28 Year Old 1996 Milroy’s Vintage Reserve 52.2% 70cl

A thrilling Ben Nevis here, distilled back in what many consider to be the distillery’s golden age. This 1996 expression has been aged for 28 years in a hogshead, a long but simple maturation that lets the complex, tropical fruit character and signature oily texture shine through. A real treat that shows just why Ben Nevis is so revered as a whisky maker.

£312.50 GBP

Tasting notes:

Nose: A vibrant blast of mango, papaya, guava and pineapple springs from the glass, ahead of boiled sweets and strawberry and cream notes. Jelly Babies and strawberry lace confectionery follow, ahead of floral honey, crisp Riesling, dusty milk chocolate and hessian notes.

Palate: The juiciness from the nose continues on the palate, with tinned peaches, golden syrup, dandelion and burdock soda, nutmeg, mace, and a touch of spearmint. With time, tobacco box, dark chocolate and a walnut note emerge through the velvety texture.

Finish: The tropical fruit sweetness gives way to an earthy, rooty finish, with a smattering of root ginger and toasted oak lengthening out the complexity.

Milroy’s | 52.2% abv | 70cl | Hogshead

Yamazaki Mizanura Japanese Oak Release

After maturation of 12 years or more, the aroma took on a gem-like brilliance” – Shinji Fukuyo, Fifth Chief Blender, Suntory Whisky. The latest Yamazaki 2025 releases are here and they are everything we’ve been hoping for.

With Mizunara casks being the centre piece around which this whisky was built, you can expect layers of oak-y complexity, and expert craftsmanship apparent in every sip.

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Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Oak 2025 Release

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara is a rare and exquisite single malt from Japan’s oldest malt distillery, showcasing the profound influence of Mizunara oak. Aged for over two decades in this uniquely challenging Japanese wood, the whisky reveals extraordinary complexity and depth.

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Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Oak 2025 Release

Yamazaki 18 Year Old Mizunara is a refined Japanese single malt whisky, matured exclusively in rare Mizunara oak casks. Mizunara, a distinctive Japanese oak, imparts elegant layers of sandalwood and agarwood to this exceptional spirit. Crafted by Suntory at Japan’s oldest malt distillery, this release exemplifies the mastery and depth that defines the Yamazaki name.

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This curated selection of Old & Rare whiskies offers a chance to sample single malt history without breaking the bank. Bottlings like these show us how the style and character of our favourite distilleries has changed over time as materials and techniques have shifted with the passing years.

The lineup will appeal to anyone wishing to expand their whisky collection, as well as finding thoughtful gifts and memorable drams for marking special occasions.

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Goodbye Blackadder – Our Fourth And Most Likely Final Blackadder Tasting

THE VIDEO

Adam and Brett say farewell to an old friend in this bittersweet set of whisky releases. Blackadder was an instrumental part of our whisky club’s history, and was even the subject of this channel’s very first video back in 2020. (Don’t go looking for it, it’s truly awful). This long-lost set of whiskies has been collecting dust in a warehouse since 2019, and is finally available for our members to enjoy.

Heaven Hill Distillery® Debuts Artist Series Collection for Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond

Featuring Kentucky Artist Bri Bowers

Limited-Edition Collection Showcases Watercolor Art Celebrating Heaven Hill’s Iconic Legacy

BARDSTOWN, Ky. – (August 28, 2025) – Heaven Hill Distillery is proud to announce the release of the Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection, a limited-time collector’s edition packaging that celebrates the distillery’s rich heritage and artistry in bourbon making. Paying tribute to the nine decades long history of Heaven Hill Distillery, this new series combines time-honored tradition with the vibrant creativity of acclaimed Kentucky artist Bri Bowers.

Each bottle in the Artist Series Collection showcases one of five bespoke watercolor illustrations by Bowers, capturing the spirit of the people, places, and history that make Heaven Hill Distillery unique. Offered at Heaven Hill’s two Bardstown Visitor Experience locations are two exclusive labels celebrating the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience and Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling team.

The featured artworks celebrate:

• Heaven Hill Rickhouses – The Bardstown home to 20 rickhouses, some dating back to the 1930s, where barrels mature for Heaven Hill’s award-winning Bottled-in-Bond Whiskeys.
• Bernheim Rickhouses – Iconic brick rickhouses in downtown Louisville, uniquely towering up to twelve floors and representing a distinct part of the distillery’s heritage.
• Heaven Hill Springs Distillery – Opening in September 2025, this new Bardstown facility marks the return of Heaven Hill’s whiskey production to its birthplace after the 1996 fire.
• Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience – *Bardstown Visitor Center Exclusive* – The award-winning visitor experience that celebrates the history and tradition of Kentucky’s native spirit.
• Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling Team – *Bardstown Visitor Center Exclusive* – From the rickhouse to the relay, Heaven Hill’s Championship Barrel Rolling Team carries forward a proud Kentucky tradition of strength, skill, and hometown pride.

“This series is a love letter to Heaven Hill’s history and to Kentucky itself,” said Kelly Hendriksen, Senior Brand Manager at Heaven Hill Distillery. “For nearly ninety years, Heaven Hill has been woven into the fabric of Kentucky Bourbon’s story—carrying forward traditions that define America’s native spirit. Bri’s work beautifully captures the people, places, and pride that have shaped not only our bourbons, but also the broader history of Kentucky Bourbon itself.”

The Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection will be available nationwide in September. Priced at $49.99 MSRP, the bourbon features the same award-winning liquid as the flagship Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, aged for seven years. The bourbon pours a golden amber color, offering warm aromas of vanilla, honey, and rich caramel sweetness. On the palate, it is smooth, warm, and sweet, with a subtle rye spice; caramel and honey mingle with just enough oak and char to round out the richness. The finish is long and lingering, leaving a satisfying impression. Consumers are encouraged to check with local retailers for availability, as quantities are extremely limited.

“Being asked to be the inaugural artist for this project with Heaven Hill was an honor,” said Artist Bri Bowers. “The thought of seeing my work represent Kentucky on shelves in spaces and homes all over the country is a delight!”

The Golden Cork Sweepstakes – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Distillery Experience

In conjunction with the release, Heaven Hill is launching the Golden Cork Sweepstakes (available in all markets except UT and VT). Inspired by the magic of a “golden ticket,” select bottles will contain a hidden golden cork beneath the capsule, giving consumers the chance to win an exclusive Kentucky bourbon experience, including visits to both of Heaven Hill’s world-class distilleries, guided tastings with Master Distiller Conor O’Driscoll, and behind-the-scenes access never before offered.

For more information about Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Artist Series Collection and the Golden Cork Sweepstakes, CLICK HERE

ABOUT HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERY: Founded in Kentucky by the Shapira family in 1935, Heaven Hill Distillery continues its legacy as one of the foremost American Whiskey producers. Heaven Hill has cultivated the traditions and history of America’s Native Spirit with its fierce independence, passionate family ownership, dedication to quality, and thoughtful innovation. Today, Heaven Hill Distillery maintains over 2 million barrels aging in more than 70 warehouses throughout Nelson and Jefferson Counties. It is home to an award-winning collection of American Whiskeys including Elijah Craig Bourbon, Evan Williams Bourbon, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond, Henry McKenna, Parker’s Heritage Collection along with its extensive and diverse collection of unique and innovative products. In the past five years alone, Heaven Hill Distillery has been named Distiller of the Year eight times, including 2024 and 2023 Whisky Magazine Distillery of the Year. Other recent honors include 2024 and 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Most Awarded Distillery and the 2023 Icons of Whisky World’s Best Small Batch Bourbon. For more information, please visit www.heavenhilldistillery.com.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Starts 9/1/2025 12:00AM ET & ends 10/31/2025 11:59PM ET. Open to legal residents of the 50 US/DC [Excluding UT and VT], age 21 or older. Subject to Official Rules available HERE . Void where prohibited.

ABOUT BRI BOWERS: Bri Bowers is an artist and illustrator based in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally from Ohio, she moved to Louisville in 2012 from New York City where she studied Illustration at Parsons: The New School for Design. Bri is most widely know for her watercolor series depicting Louisville’s restaurants, bars and landmarks, a series she continues to build on as the city evolves.  Bri has worked with various clients including Jack Harlow, Louisville Tourism, Churchill Downs and American Express. Whether it’s a sticker on a bike rack or deck of cards in a coffee shop, Bri’s art can be found all over the city. You can shop her work on her website bribowers.com or schedule a shopping appointment in her studio in Shelby Park. Follow her on Instagram @bribowers

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THE MACALLAN COLOUR COLLECTION

The Colour Collection is a range of vibrant whiskies that celebrate the natural hues, flavours, and aromas developed in our exceptional sherry seasoned oak casks. In this Collection, we focus on the city and culture of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. It is here, in this landscape, that the story of our sherry seasoning begins.

COLOUR COLLECTION 12 YEARS OLD

Colour Collection 12 Years Old exhibits a golden oak hue, with tasting notes of sweet oak, lemon and vanilla.

COLOUR COLLECTION 15 YEARS OLD

Aged in sherry seasoned American oak casks, perfectly complemented by a subtle addition of European oak, giving the whisky a natural beech colour.

COLOUR COLLECTION 18 YEARS OLD

With flavours of sweet oak, honeycomb and clementine, Colour Collection 18 Years Old is a natural auburn colour – the outcome of our new make spirit and exceptional oak casks working harmoniously together over the years.

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SPRINGBANK 21YO

NOSE Medjool dates and sticky toffee pudding notes initially, followed by rich treacle, stewed plums and a burst of blood orange zest. Delicate peat smoke lingers in the background.

PALATE The peat smoke continues on the palate, along with notes of smoked figs, caramelised brown sugar, cigar box, blackberries and Iberico ham.

FINISH There are notes of banana bread, cinnamon spice and a savoury, earthy note.

46% ABV | UK RRP £270 – £280

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