{"product_id":"maker-s-mark®-wood-finishing-series-2023-release","title":"Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2023 Release BEP 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eLower barrel entry proof. Bigger flavor — \u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2023 Release: BEP\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-edition exploration of one of the most influential variables in bourbon production: \u003cstrong\u003ebarrel entry proof (BEP)\u003c\/strong\u003e. While most distilleries enter bourbon into barrels at the legal maximum of 125 proof, Maker's Mark uses a uniquely low \u003cstrong\u003e110 proof BEP\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deliberate choice that produces more balanced wood sugars, softer tannins, and a more complex, lasting finish. This 2023 release amplifies those naturally occurring benefits even further through the use of \u003cstrong\u003especial finishing staves\u003c\/strong\u003e selected to enhance the vanilla and sweet spice notes that low BEP production naturally develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich vanilla, sweet baking spice, and caramel with the signature Maker's Mark wheated softness — amplified by the low BEP and finishing stave influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and full-bodied with enhanced vanilla, sweet spice, balanced wood sugars, and a soft tannin structure — more complex and layered than standard Maker's Mark expressions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and satisfying with lingering vanilla, sweet spice, and a warm, rounded complexity that showcases the full benefit of the 110 proof barrel entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Barrel Entry Proof (BEP)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Entry Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e is the alcohol percentage at which new make spirit is placed into the barrel for aging. The legal maximum for bourbon is 125 proof. \u003cstrong\u003eMaker's Mark enters at just 110 proof\u003c\/strong\u003e — a significantly lower proof that results in more interaction between the spirit and the wood, producing more balanced wood sugars, softer tannins, and a naturally sweeter, more complex flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat are finishing staves?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing staves\u003c\/strong\u003e are additional wood staves inserted into the barrel during the final stage of maturation. Maker's Mark selects specific stave profiles to amplify particular flavor characteristics — in this 2023 BEP release, the staves are chosen to enhance the vanilla and sweet spice notes that naturally develop from low barrel entry proof production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the \u003cstrong\u003eWood Finishing Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is an annual limited release from Maker's Mark, with each year exploring a different aspect of their production process. The 2023 BEP release is a one-time expression — once it's gone, it won't be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat size bottle is this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a 750ml bottle of Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series 2023 Release: BEP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40459474174034,"sku":"BEP2023","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/2864\/8018\/files\/makers-mark-wood-finishing-series-2023-bep-750ml.png?v=1775447833","url":"https:\/\/www.sunsetliquorstore.com\/products\/maker-s-mark%c2%ae-wood-finishing-series-2023-release","provider":"Sunset Liquor ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}