Makers Mark Champion Selection: Los Angeles Dodgers Edition

Kentucky Straight Bourbon | Finished with 10 Oak Staves | Limited Edition 2024 World Champions Release

Process & Profile

This exclusive Champion Selection celebrates the Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 World Championship win. Created through Makers Marks signature Private Selection process, this limited-edition bourbon was customized by the Dodgers using a unique combination of 10 oak finishing staves. The result is a bold, high-proof expression that reflects the teams spirit and Makers Marks commitment to flavor innovation.

The bourbon starts with the classic Makers Mark wheated mash bill and is then matured with hand-selected staves to develop a layered, complex flavor. Bottled at 108-112 proof and non-chill filtered, it offers a rich, robust profile worthy of the team it honors.

Custom Stave Selection

• 3 Baked American Pure 2 Vanilla, honey, and bright fruit

• 5 Seared French Cuvee Creamy, toasted caramel and almond

• 1 Makers Mark 46 Dried fruit, baking spices, and caramel

• 0 Roasted French Mendiant Milk chocolate, coffee, dried dark fruit

• 1 Toasted French Spice Clove, ripe fruit, and pipe tobacco

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, roasted nuts, and warm baking spice

• Palate: Creamy texture with toasted oak, honeyed almond, stone fruit, and spiced toffee

• Finish: Long and warming with a touch of sweet vanilla, oak, and soft tobacco notes

What Makes It Special

• Created in partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to honor their 2024 championship

• Finished with a custom combination of 10 staves selected by the team

• Bottled at 112 proof for bold, undiluted flavor

• Aged and finished at the Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto, KY

• Collectible Dodgers-themed label with hand-dipped blue wax top

How to Enjoy

Sip neat or with a large ice cube to slowly open its complex flavor layers. Best enjoyed as a celebratory pour, shared with fellow fans or collectors. Also stands up beautifully in a high-proof Old Fashioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this the same as standard Makers Mark?
   No. This is a special Private Selection finished with 10 custom staves and bottled at cask strength.

2. Whats the meaning behind the stave recipe?
   The Dodgers selected their own combination of oak staves to create a flavor profile reflecting their taste preferences.

3. Is this a limited release?
   Yes, this bottling was made in limited quantities and is part of Makers Marks Champion Selection series.

4. Can I age this further at home?
   Its ready to drink now and was expertly blended and agedideal for enjoying or collecting.