Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series — Stewards' Select 2026
Wheated Bourbon · Maker's Mark · Loretto, KY
Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series — Stewards' Select 2026 is a wheated bourbon from Maker's Mark in Loretto, KY. It is bottled at 110.1 proof (55.05% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $75.
Tasting notes
2026 annual Wood Finishing Series release. Each year's edition uses a unique stave profile chosen by the Maker's Mark Stewards. Finished in the limestone cellar with the seared French oak stave technique pioneered by Maker's 46.
How it compares
- At $75, it is priced right around the median wheated bourbon in the catalog ($70).
- At 110.1 proof it runs 10 proof points hotter than the typical wheated bourbon here (100 proof).