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New Maker’s Mark Whiskey Brand Leans Even More Into Wheat
Star Hill Farm is a seriously tasty example—with seriously valued pedigree—to complement your bourbon and rye.
With a liquid legacy stretching back 72 years, Maker’s Mark enjoys the status of a premier bourbon brand. Its exacting recipe of 70% corn, 16% soft red winter wheat and 14% malted barley is as much a signature as its red wax-dipped bottles. Across dozens of releases, the Kentucky producer has never strayed from its original mash bill. Until now.
The Star Hill Farm label, named after Maker’s 1,100-acre home, hit shelves in mid-May; it’s the distiller’s first Estate Whiskey. The certification, an endeavor of the University of Kentucky, means all production takes place on-site and at least two-thirds of the grains used are grown on distillery-controlled land nearby.