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We are happy to announce the arrival of our 2nd Makers Private Select bespoke blend. After the success of last years blend we again flew out to Maker’s Mark Distillery in Kentucky and hand selected different oak staves that we then used to finish Maker’s Mark cask strength whiskey.

The result of this years batch is far different form last years to showcase the versatility of this process and how each stave drastically impacts the taste and flavor profile of this whiskey.  Out of 1001 unique combinations, each stave impacts the mouthfeel, finish as well as over all flavor components giving us a chance to really bring you something that is truly rare and unique.

This particular barrel we selected uses 4 Roasted French Mocha staves, 2 Seared French Cuvée staves and 4 baked American Pure 2 staves. The barreling proof is 109.8. The result boasts notes of vanilla, bing cherries, cocoa, a hint of coffee and mocha on the finish.

Note: The Seared French Cuvée stave is a funny stave in that it starts off a bit hot but after 5 min of airing by letting it sit in a glass, decanting or adding a few drops of water opens it up in to a completely different whiskey with a very dominating nose and syrupy mouthfeel of sweet vanilla (delicious) We used 2 of these staves into this years batch intermingled with the other staves it gives an almost cherry vanilla latte type character with a silky caramel like mouthfeel.

Bottles are now available at Redstone Barrel Society locations and retail for $69.99/750ml btl:

Redstone Liquors Stoneham

Redstone Liquors Andover

Framingham Liquors

Nobscot Wine and Spirits