Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series — The Keepers (2025)
Wheated Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series — The Keepers (2025) is a wheated bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 110.5 proof (55.25% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $60.
Tasting notes
Second release in the 'Unsung Heroes' chapter, celebrating the maturation team who hand-rotate barrels for 6+ years. Bold expression with seasoned oak and brûlée sugar, dried dark fruit, and a long, enveloping roasted finish at cask strength.
How it compares
- At $60, it is priced 14% below the median wheated bourbon in the catalog ($70).
- At 110.5 proof it runs 11 proof points hotter than the typical wheated bourbon here (100 proof).