The bourbon that changed everything — Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky was born when Bill Samuels, Sr. replaced rye with soft red winter wheat in the mash bill, creating a distinctively smooth, full-flavored wheated bourbon that is never bitter or sharp. Aged to taste rather than time, rotated by hand, and still hand-dipped in the iconic red wax at the distillery in Loretto, Kentucky.ABV: 45% | Size: 750mlTasting NotesNose: Vanilla, caramel, soft wheat, light fruit, warm oakPalate: Smooth and full-flavored — vanilla, caramel, soft wheat sweetness, gentle spice, approachable Kentucky bourbon characterFinish: Soft and clean — vanilla and caramel fading with a smooth, signature Maker's Mark closeFAQsWhat makes Maker's Mark different?Soft red winter wheat replaces rye as the secondary grain — producing a distinctively smooth, less spicy wheated bourbon that set a new standard for approachable, full-flavored Kentucky whisky.Why is it hand-dipped in red wax?Every bottle is still hand-dipped at the Loretto distillery — a tradition started by Bill Samuels, Sr. that makes each bottle unique and instantly recognizable on any shelf.