{"product_id":"makers-mark-1996-blue-denim-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-1l","title":"Maker's Mark 1996 Blue Denim Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker’s Mark 1996 Blue Denim Limited Edition is a vintage collectible from Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky — produced in 1996 and bottled in the brand’s iconic red-wax-dipped format in a distinctive blue denim-wrapped presentation. Nearly 30 years old, this is a genuine piece of Maker’s Mark history and one of the more unusual limited edition presentations from the brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMaker’s Mark is a wheated bourbon — using red winter wheat in place of rye in the mashbill, which produces the brand’s characteristic smooth, sweet, and approachable profile. The 1996 expression predates many of Maker’s current programs and reflects the distillery’s classic house style. The blue denim presentation was a limited promotional release of the era, making intact bottles increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Maker’s Mark wheated profile — caramel, vanilla, soft wheat sweetness, and gentle oak. Smooth and approachable with a long, warm finish. As a nearly 30-year-old sealed expression, note that some evolution from time in bottle may be present.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker’s Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (Wheated)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1996\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Denim Limited Edition\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Liter\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/makers-mark\"\u003eMaker’s Mark\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rare\"\u003erare and allocated bottles\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the Maker’s Mark Blue Denim edition?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eA limited promotional release from 1996 featuring the standard Maker’s Mark wheated Kentucky straight bourbon in a distinctive blue denim-wrapped presentation bottle with the iconic red wax seal. At nearly 30 years old, intact sealed bottles are increasingly rare collector finds.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eWhat is wheated bourbon?\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eA bourbon that uses wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain in the mashbill. Wheat produces a softer, sweeter, and more approachable flavor profile than rye — less spice, more caramel and vanilla. Maker’s Mark is one of the most recognized wheated bourbons, alongside Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Maker’s Mark Blue Denim edition?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A 1996 limited promotional release of Maker’s Mark wheated Kentucky straight bourbon in a distinctive blue denim-wrapped presentation bottle with the iconic red wax seal. Nearly 30 years old — intact sealed bottles are increasingly rare.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is wheated bourbon?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Bourbon using wheat rather than rye as the secondary grain. Wheat produces a softer, sweeter, more approachable profile — less spice, more caramel and vanilla. Maker’s Mark is one of the most recognized wheated bourbons alongside Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Maker's Mark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122818261244,"sku":"Scott","price":854.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/Photoroom_20260514_014831.jpg?v=1779536839","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/makers-mark-1996-blue-denim-kentucky-straight-bourbon-whisky-1l","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}