{"product_id":"maker-s-mark-cellar-aged-2023-straight-bourbon-750ml","title":"Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Straight Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"Rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023 Straight Bourbon 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e is the inaugural release of the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged\u003c\/strong\u003e series, representing one of the oldest and most distinctive bourbons ever released by Maker’s Mark. The 2023 expression combines \u003cstrong\u003e11- and 12-year-old Maker’s Mark bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the barrels spending their later years maturing in the distillery’s limestone whisky cellar, where naturally cooler conditions slow the interaction between whiskey and oak. Bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e115.7 proof (57.85% ABV)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this limited release maintains the signature wheated character of Maker’s Mark while introducing greater maturity, depth, and complexity.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and beautifully balanced, Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023 opens with aromas of dark cherry, caramelized sugar, vanilla, and toasted oak. The palate develops with layers of rich caramel, dark fruit, baking spice, roasted nuts, vanilla, and mature oak, while the higher proof provides warmth without overwhelming the whiskey’s signature softness. The experience concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003elong, complex finish\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring lingering caramel, dark fruit, toasted oak, vanilla, and warming spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, caramelized sugar, vanilla, toasted oak, subtle baking spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich caramel, dark fruit, vanilla, roasted nuts, baking spice, mature oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  • \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and complex with lingering caramel, dark fruit, toasted oak, vanilla, and warming spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023 is the \u003cstrong\u003einaugural release of the Cellar Aged series\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining mature Maker’s Mark bourbon aged for 11 and 12 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• How old is Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release is a blend of \u003cstrong\u003e87% 12-year-old bourbon and 13% 11-year-old bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it significantly older than traditional Maker’s Mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What makes Cellar Aged different from regular Maker’s Mark?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter traditional maturation, selected barrels are moved into Maker’s Mark’s \u003cstrong\u003elimestone whisky cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e, where cooler temperatures slow the aging process and allow the whiskey to mature further while maintaining balance between oak and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023 a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The 2023 edition was the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Cellar Aged release\u003c\/strong\u003e and was produced in limited quantities, making it especially desirable among Maker’s Mark collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Is Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged a wheated bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like traditional Maker’s Mark, Cellar Aged uses \u003cstrong\u003esoft red winter wheat instead of rye\u003c\/strong\u003e as its flavoring grain, contributing to its rich, rounded character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• What is the ABV and proof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2023 is bottled at \u003cstrong\u003e57.85% ABV (115.7 proof)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44543335628903,"sku":null,"price":399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Maker_s_Mark_Cellar_Aged_2023_Straight_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1788305008","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/maker-s-mark-cellar-aged-2023-straight-bourbon-750ml","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}