Star Hill Farm Whisky - 2026 Release

Recognized as World’s Best Wheat Whisky, this is the first-ever American wheat whisky from the Maker's Mark distillery. Star Hill Farm Whisky is not just a spirit; it is a liquid testament to the belief that nature, when championed, gives back in flavor what we give it in care. 

Like 2025, Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026 is Estate Whiskey certified by the Estate Whiskey Alliance. This prestigious achievement demonstrates the distillery's commitment to sustainable production methods and local sourcing efforts.

The 2026 release builds upon soft red winter wheat — the signature grain of the Maker’s Mark mash bill — and layers in hard red and hard white wheat, revealing how diversity in the grain deepens flavor as it unfolds through distillation, maturation, and blending.

And the result? A darker, denser aroma, a more complex flavor profile with amplified fruit, and proof that whisky simply tastes better when you treat nature well. Crafted from three different types of wheat and masterfully blended to create a complex but rounded whisky: Soft Red Winter Wheat, Hard White White, and Heirloom Hard Red.

AROMA
Dark and dense with notes of molasses, fig, and delicate spice

TASTE
Vibrant and complex with notes of zesty citrus, ripe pear, shortbread

FINISH
Lingering and harmonious with notes of rich sweetness and soft cinnamon

116.4 Proof/58.2% ABV

AWARDS
Best American Wheat, 2026 - World Whiskies Awards
Dbl Gold, 2025 - SF World Spirits Comp.
Gold, 2025 - London Spirits Comp.
Gold, 2025 - Int'l Wine & Spirits Comp.
Gold, 2025 - Int'l Spirits Challenge