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Star Hill Farm Whisky is the first wheated whisky from the brand. Credit: Maker\u2019s Mark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maker\u2019s Mark<\/span><\/a> has launched Star Hill Farm Whisky, marking the distillery\u2019s first new mashbill and first wheat whisky in its over 70-year history, with regenerative agriculture principles at its core.<\/span><\/p>\n

The limited annual release will debut in the United States and the United Kingdom in mid-May 2025, with Australia receiving allocation later in the year. Bottled at cask strength (57.35% ABV\/114.7 proof), the whisky carries a suggested retail price of $100 (\u00a377). Maker\u2019s Mark Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025 will soon be available at the Maker\u2019s Mark Distillery exclusively when <\/span>booking a Star Hill Farm Whisky experience<\/span><\/a>, and at selected nationwide retailers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Star Hill Farm Whisky\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Rob Samuels, an eighth-generation whisky maker and managing director of <\/span>Maker\u2019s Mark<\/span><\/a>, emphasized the significance of this release.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGuided by our founders\u2019 pursuit of excellence and a higher purpose, we are proud to share Star Hill Farm Whisky with the world \u2014 a 10-year journey to unlock nature\u2019s depth of flavor, resulting in something new from the Maker\u2019s Mark Distillery,\u201d said Samuels.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unlike the distillery\u2019s iconic bourbon, which has maintained the same mashbill for over seven decades, Star Hill Farm Whisky removes corn entirely. The inaugural 2025 release features a blend of two distinct mashbills: one combining 70% soft red winter wheat with 30% malted barley, and another using 100% malted soft red winter wheat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Master Distiller Dr. Blake Layfield described the whisky\u2019s profile: \u201cThis release is a complex yet balanced blend of seven- and eight-year whiskies, bottled uncut at cask strength. The nose captivates with notes of buttery caramel, golden raisins and gingerbread. On the palate, you\u2019ll find a soft, bright mix of honeyed toffee, chocolate-covered cherries, and a hint of apple pie spice. The finish is smooth and inviting, with toasted pecans and soft cinnamon bringing it all together.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Pioneering Sustainability in Whisky Production<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Star Hill Farm, the home of Maker\u2019s Mark. Credit: Maker\u2019s Mark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The new expression takes its name from the 1,100-acre farm where Maker\u2019s Mark Distillery has operated since its founding in 1953. This location was specifically chosen for its water source and proximity to grain growers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maker\u2019s Mark has established significant <\/span>sustainability<\/span><\/a> credentials, becoming the first bourbon distillery in Kentucky to achieve B Corp Certification and the first distillery globally to receive <\/span>Regenified certification<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

With this launch, the company is dramatically expanding its environmental commitment by establishing The Maker\u2019s Mark Regenerative Alliance. The initiative partners with Regenified and Understanding Ag to provide education and technical support for healthy farm ecosystems.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of Star Hill Farm Whisky will expand our platform to advance regenerative agriculture beyond our business, fostering a more sustainable future for our industry, people and planet,\u201d added Rob Samuels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The distillery has pledged to transition one million acres of conventional farmland to regenerative practices over the next three years. The Alliance will initially target farms, bars, and restaurants in New York, Kentucky, and greater London to adopt regenerative practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Star Hill Farm Whisky will also be the first to carry the Estate Whiskey certification, a new designation established by the University of Kentucky\u2019s Estate Whiskey Alliance. This certification indicates whisky produced entirely on the distillery estate using grains from estate-owned or controlled land.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n