Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding 750mL

Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky | 55.2% ABV (110.4 Proof) | 750 mL | Kentucky, USA | Private Selection | Cask Strength | Custom Oak Stave Finish

Process & Profile
Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding is a single-barrel private pick built through Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection program, which starts with fully matured Maker’s Mark at cask strength and then layers in a custom finishing process using 10 oak staves. Rather than releasing one fixed profile across the line, Maker’s Mark allows each participating group to shape a distinct flavor direction through its stave combination, which is what gives private selections like this one their own identity while still keeping the signature Maker’s Mark wheated bourbon core.

At 110.4 proof, this pick sits comfortably in the richer cask-strength range for Private Selection releases and is designed for those looking for a fuller sipping experience with more depth than standard Maker’s Mark. The wheated mash bill keeps the profile rounder and softer than a rye-forward bourbon, while the finishing staves can push the whiskey toward darker sweetness, baking spice, oak, and layered richness. For those looking for a Maker’s Mark private pick, a cask-strength wheated bourbon, or a Now Boarding exclusive bourbon selection, this bottle stands out as a more limited and personalized expression of the Maker’s Mark profile.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm baking spice
• Palate: rich toffee, layered sweetness, oak, and rounded wheat-driven bourbon character
• Mid-palate: fuller texture with deeper wood influence, soft spice, and concentrated richness
• Finish: long, warm, and polished with lingering oak, sweetness, and cask-strength depth

What Makes It Special

• Private Selection pick created through Maker’s Mark’s custom stave program
• Bottled at 110.4 proof for a fuller cask-strength profile
• Built from fully matured Maker’s Mark bourbon finished with 10 custom wood staves
• Uses Maker’s Mark’s signature wheated bourbon base for a softer, rounder profile
• A more limited and distinctive expression than standard Maker’s Mark releases
• Strong fit for those looking for private pick bourbon, Maker’s Mark store picks, and cask-strength wheated whiskey

How to Enjoy
Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding is best enjoyed neat first so the proof, texture, and finishing-stave influence can fully open in the glass. Let it sit for a few minutes before sipping to draw out more of the caramel, oak, and spice. A few drops of water can help widen the aromatics and soften the proof while preserving the whiskey’s richer structure. This is also a strong side-by-side bottle for those looking to compare it with standard Maker’s Mark, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, or other Private Selection picks.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding?
Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding is a cask-strength private pick bourbon created through Maker’s Mark’s Private Selection program, using a custom 10-stave oak finishing process.

2. What does Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding taste like?
Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding shows notes of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, toffee, baking spice, and rich wheated bourbon sweetness.

3. Is Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding 110.4 proof?
Yes. Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding is bottled at 110.4 proof, which is 55.2% ABV.

4. What makes Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding different from regular Maker’s Mark?
Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding is different because it is bottled at cask strength and finished with a custom combination of 10 oak staves, giving it a more concentrated and individualized profile than regular Maker’s Mark.

5. Where can I buy Maker's Mark Bourbon Private Selection by Now Boarding?
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