StarHill 2026

Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026: A Harvest-Driven Wheat Whisky

Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026 is Maker’s Mark’s second annual American wheat whisky release—a bottle built around the idea that flavor begins in the field. Made in Loretto, Kentucky, from wheat and malted barley grown with a focus on regenerative agriculture, it is an expressive, limited-release whisky for collectors and curious drinkers alike.

The 2026 blend brings together seven- and eight-year whiskies from two mash bills, then bottles them at cask strength. The result is darker, rounder, and more layered than the inaugural release, while keeping wheat’s naturally soft texture at the center.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Molasses, ripe fig, and delicate baking spice.

• Palate: Zesty citrus and juicy pear unfold into buttery shortbread and warm grain.

• Finish: Long, balanced, and softly spiced with lingering cinnamon.

Bottle details

• Style: Estate-certified American wheat whisky

• Age: Blend of seven- and eight-year whiskies

• Strength: 58.2% ABV / 116.4 proof

• Release: Limited 2026 annual edition

How to enjoy it

Pour it neat first to follow the fruit, pastry, and spice from aroma to finish. A few drops of water open the whisky’s softer wheat character, while a large cube brings out caramelized sweetness. For anyone searching for a distinctive cask-strength wheat whisky or a meaningful Maker’s Mark collectible, Star Hill Farm 2026 tells a compelling story in every glass.