Maker's Mark 2026 Cellar Aged Bourbon Blends Oldest Whiskeys Yet, Releases September 1
On September 1, Maker's Mark will introduce its 2026 Cellar Aged bourbon, retailing at $175 and offered in select locations across the United States. This distinctive bourbon features a blend of the distillery's oldest expressions: 49% aged for 11 years, 33% for 12 years, and 18% for 14 years, with an alcohol content of 112.1 proof. According to Master Distiller Dr. Blake Layfield, the bourbon undergoes further maturation in a cool limestone cellar, enhancing its flavor profile. This year’s release contains more aged whiskey compared to the previous year and will also be available internationally in several countries.
Key facts
- The 2026 edition of Maker's Mark Cellar Aged includes 14-year-old bourbon for the first time in some releases.
- Blend composition: 49% 11-year-old, 33% 12-year-old, 18% 14-year-old bourbon.
- Bottled at 112.1 proof (56.05% ABV).
- Available September 1 at select U.S. retailers with SRP $175.
- Rollout to U.K., Germany, Korea, Japan, Australia, and global travel retail after initial release.
- Master distiller Dr. Blake Layfield describes cellaring as refining maturation, not stopping it.
- Whiskey is initially aged in rickhouses then moved to a limestone cellar at about 50°F.
- Previous releases did not contain 14-year-old bourbon; last year's blend was 74% 11-year, 10% 13-year, and 16% 14-year.
- Age does not necessarily indicate quality, according to the article.
Entities
Artists
- Blake Layfield
- Jonah Flicker
Institutions
- Maker's Mark
- Robb Report
Locations
- Kentucky
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- Scotland