Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series 2022 Limited Release BRT-02 750mL is a highly sought-after, experimental bourbon created to explore the influence of different warehouse environments and custom wood finishing on Maker’s Mark’s signature wheated bourbon. The BRT-02 expression emphasizes maturation in cooler, lower warehouse conditions, paired with a specific set of proprietary finishing staves to enhance richness, sweetness, and texture.

This limited 2022 release delivers a deeper, dessert-forward profile with bold layers of caramelized sugar, vanilla cream, toasted oak, dark chocolate, baking spice, roasted nuts, and soft wheat sweetness. Rich, smooth, and exceptionally balanced, BRT-02 stands out as one of the most indulgent and collectible releases in the Wood Finishing Series.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla custard, toasted oak, cocoa, soft spice

• Palate: Toffee, dark chocolate, baking spice, roasted nuts, mature oak, wheat sweetness

• Finish: Long, smooth, and warming with lingering caramel, spice, and polished oak

FAQs

• What does BRT-02 mean?
BRT refers to Barrel Rotation and Toasting, with BRT-02 representing the cooler-warehouse, richer-flavor expression.

• Is this a wheated bourbon?
Yes — it uses Maker’s Mark’s classic wheated mash bill, delivering softness and sweetness.

• How is it different from BRT-01?
BRT-02 is richer, darker, and more dessert-driven, while BRT-01 leans brighter and spicier.

• Is this release limited?
Yes — the 2022 Wood Finishing Series releases were limited and highly collectible.

• How should I drink it?
Best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to fully explore its depth.

• Is this bottle collectible?
Absolutely — BRT-02 is one of the most desirable Wood Finishing Series releases.