Maker’s Mark Lost Recipe Series: Edition 2 (2025 Release) – Archived Stave: Mocha is the second entry in the distillery’s innovative series, reviving experimental stave profiles once tested and archived by Maker’s Mark’s wood-finishing team. This limited release showcases the rare Mocha stave, a toasted oak profile originally explored for its deep chocolate, coffee, and roasted-oak character. Bottled at a robust strength and crafted with Maker’s Mark’s signature wheated bourbon foundation, this edition delivers a bold, dessert-like richness unlike any standard release.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, caramelized sugar, warm oak, and subtle vanilla
Palate: Silky and full-bodied with layers of mocha, cocoa nibs, toffee, toasted oak, and a hint of sweet wheat
Finish: Long, warm, and rich with lingering chocolate, soft spice, and roasted barrel sweetness
Vital Stats
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Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon with Wood-Finishing Staves
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Series: Maker’s Mark Lost Recipe Series – Edition 2
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Stave Profile: Archived Mocha Stave
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Release Year: 2025
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ABV: 55.45% (Cask Strength Range)
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Bottle Size: 700 mL
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Mash Bill: Wheated Bourbon (Corn • Red Winter Wheat • Malted Barley)
What Makes It Special
Edition 2 celebrates the creativity and history behind Maker’s Mark’s wood-finishing program. The revived Mocha stave offers deep, indulgent flavors rarely seen in a Maker’s Mark release—combining the smooth sweetness of wheated bourbon with rich, toasted, chocolate-driven intensity. Limited in quantity and crafted with archived experimental staves, this bottle is both a collector’s piece and a standout sipping experience.
Ideal For
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Fans of rich, dessert-like bourbon profiles
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Collectors of limited-edition Maker’s Mark releases
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Enjoying neat or with a small splash of water to open its chocolate and coffee notes
