2026 Lost Recipe Series Edition 03: Third installment in Maker's Mark's limited-edition collection exploring archived oak stave finishing recipes.

Archived Roasted French Mocha Stave: Revives a retired stave from the Maker's Mark Private Selection program, known for imparting rich chocolate, roasted coffee, and toasted flavors.

Unique 10-Stave Finishing Recipe: Features nine Roasted French Mocha staves and one Seared French Cuvée stave, creating distinctive depth and complexity.

Signature Wheated Bourbon: Crafted using Maker's Mark's traditional recipe with soft red winter wheat instead of rye, producing a smooth, mellow foundation.

110.2 Proof: Bottled at 55.1% ABV, delivering a bold, concentrated, and full-flavored bourbon experience.

Rich Mocha Flavor Profile: Features expressive notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, buttery pastry, baked apple, caramel, and toasted oak.

French Oak Finishing: Uses specially treated French oak staves to develop additional layers of richness, sweetness, and roasted complexity.

No Added Coffee Flavoring: The mocha character comes from the distinctive Roasted French Mocha oak stave treatment, rather than added coffee flavoring.

Historic Kentucky Distillery: Produced at Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, renowned for its wheated bourbon craftsmanship.

Signature Red Wax Seal: Presented in the iconic Maker's Mark bottle featuring its distinctive hand-dipped red wax closure.

Limited Edition Collector Appeal: An attractive release for adult Maker's Mark enthusiasts, bourbon collectors, and fans of unique oak-finished whiskeys.

700mL Bottle: Limited-edition Kentucky straight bourbon presentation.

Tasting Notes

Color: Rich copper amber with warm golden highlights.

Nose: Inviting aromas of baked apple, buttery pastry, dark chocolate, and roasted coffee.

Palate: Rich and full-bodied, featuring dark chocolate, roasted mocha, buttery pastry, caramel, and toasted oak.

Finish: Long and pleasantly warming, with lingering impressions of cocoa, roasted coffee, oak, and gentle baking spice.

How to Enjoy

Neat: Serve in a Glencairn or bourbon tasting glass to appreciate its rich mocha aromas, concentrated sweetness, and distinctive French oak character.

With a Splash of Water: Add a few drops of still water to explore its dark chocolate, baked fruit, and roasted coffee notes while softening its higher proof.

On the Rocks: Pour over one large ice cube for a cooler, gradually mellowing sipping experience.

Mocha Bourbon Old Fashioned: Combine 2 oz Maker's Mark Lost Recipe Edition 03, ¼ oz demerara syrup, and 2 dashes chocolate bitters. Stir over ice and garnish with an orange twist.

Bourbon Manhattan: Stir 2 oz Maker's Mark Edition 03, 1 oz sweet vermouth, and 2 dashes aromatic bitters with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

After-Dinner Sipping: Enjoy a small pour neat alongside dark chocolate or coffee-inspired desserts to complement its roasted mocha character.

Food Pairings: Enjoy alongside dark chocolate truffles, tiramisu, roasted pecans, smoked brisket, grilled steak, aged cheddar, caramel desserts, or baked apple pastries.

FAQ

What makes Maker's Mark Lost Recipe Edition 03 special?

It features a unique finishing recipe using nine retired Roasted French Mocha staves and one Seared French Cuvée stave.

What proof is Maker's Mark Edition 03?

It is bottled at 110.2 proof (55.1% ABV).

Does this bourbon contain added coffee flavoring?

No, its mocha character comes from the special oak stave finishing process.

What does Maker's Mark Edition 03 taste like?

It features rich notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, buttery pastry, baked apple, and toasted oak.

Is Maker's Mark Lost Recipe Edition 03 a limited release?

Yes, it is the 2026 third edition of the collectible Lost Recipe Series.