Maker's Mark Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky

Discover Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky, the distillery’s first-ever wheat whisky and debut new mashbill, crafted at Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky and bottled uncut at cask strength 114.7 proof for rich, bold flavor. This limited 2025 release blends two regenerative-ag-grown mashbills—70% soft red winter wheat/30% malted barley and 100% malted soft red winter wheat—intentionally omitting corn to let wheat’s natural sweetness and malty depth shine. Expect an elegant, layered profile with aromas of buttery caramel, golden raisins, and gingerbread, followed by honeyed toffee, chocolate-covered cherries, and apple pie spice, finishing long with toasted pecans and soft cinnamon. Crafted from a blend of seven- and eight-year whiskies, this small-batch release showcases Maker’s Mark’s commitment to flavor and sustainability through regenerative agriculture—an annual series exploring the terroir of wheat, water, wood, and soil.

Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Wheat Whisky — 2025 Release Process & Profile

• Crafted from two distinct wheat-forward mashbills: one of 70% soft red winter wheat and 30% malted barley, and another of 100% malted soft red winter wheat, with no corn to let the wheat character shine.

• Blend of seven- and eight-year whiskies, vatted for 30 days and bottled uncut at cask strength 57.35% ABV (114.7 proof).

• Limited inaugural release showcasing grains grown and practices inspired by Star Hill Farm in Loretto, Kentucky, with an annual evolution planned to explore flavor through soil, wheat, water, and wood.

• Approximate blend-derived overall composition has been characterized as 51% soft red winter wheat, 27% malted soft red winter wheat, and 22% malted barley, reflecting the dual-mashbill blend.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Buttery caramel, golden raisins, and warm gingerbread that signal a rich, wheat-driven core.

• Palate: Honeyed toffee, chocolate-covered cherries, and a hint of apple pie spice; creamy texture with malty depth.

• Finish: Long, smooth, and inviting with toasted pecans and soft cinnamon; warms without harshness at cask strength.

What Makes It Special

• Maker’s Mark’s first-ever wheat whisky and the brand’s first new mashbill in 70 years, a milestone for the Loretto distillery known for its red-waxed bourbons.

• No-corn recipe highlights soft red winter wheat—the grain that defined Maker’s bourbon—now taking center stage for amplified sweetness, silkier mouthfeel, and layered malt character.

• Aged components of seven and eight years and bottled uncut at 114.7 proof for concentrated flavor and a true cask-strength experience.

• Part of an ongoing Star Hill Farm series that will evolve annually, tying flavor to regenerative agriculture and terroir-driven grain selection at the distillery’s home farm.

• Independent reviewers note a deep color and robust profile, with MSRP around $100 for 750 mL, underscoring premium positioning.

How to Enjoy

• Neat in a Glencairn to appreciate the layered wheat complexity and evolving spice-sweet balance at cask strength.
• With a few drops of water to open up the raisin, gingerbread, and toffee notes while softening the proof for extended sipping.