Whiskey Bonded Makers Mark Kentucky Black Forest Cake Straight Bourbon Whiskey 109.5 proof 750 ml

Maker's Mark Kentucky Black Forest Cake is a Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey bottled at 109.5 proof, 54.75% ABV, from the Loretto, Kentucky distillery behind the red wax-dipped bottle. It comes from the brand's cask-strength end of the range rather than the standard 90-proof pour, and the name points to a dessert-leaning profile: expect the familiar soft Maker's Mark vanilla and caramel to carry richer, darker sweet notes, with oak and baking spice underneath and a warm, lingering finish. At this strength it has real presence without tipping into harshness. It suits bourbon drinkers who already like Maker's Mark and want something bolder and more dessert-minded, and it makes a distinctive gift for the person who has tried the standard bottle many times.

How to drink Maker's Mark Kentucky Black Forest Cake

Start neat in a tulip glass so the sweeter notes come through, then add a few drops of water if the proof feels hot. A single large cube is a fair compromise if you want it colder, and it is strong enough to make a rich Old Fashioned.

Bourbon109.5 proof · Loretto, Kentucky