{"product_id":"star-hill-farm-2026-release-american-wheat-whisky-700ml","title":"Star Hill Farm 2026 Release American Wheat Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first-ever American wheat whisky from the Maker's Mark distillery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Hill Farm Whisky aims to capture as much flavour from grain to glass, by honouring the flavour and processes of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike 2025, Star Hill Farm Whisky 2026 is Estate Whiskey certified by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/estatewhiskey.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate Whiskey Alliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This prestigious achievement demonstrates our commitment to sustainable production methods and local sourcing efforts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 2026 release builds upon our 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Red Winter Wheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRich sweetness with cinnamon and fig notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard White Wheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilky texture with vibrant complexity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Hard Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFruity brightness with lingering spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eDark and dense with notes of molasses, fig, and delicate spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste: \u003c\/strong\u003eVibrant and complex with notes of zesty citrus, ripe pear, shortbread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLingering and harmonious with notes of rich sweetness and soft cinnamon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaker’s Mark's 2026 edition of Star Hill Farm Whisky is a wildly different and more expressive wheat whiskey release than the previous edition, thanks to further exploration of the components that make up its unique wheat-based mashbill.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon (Well Above Average)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhat a different ride this is vs. the 2025 — which I tasted side by side as I wrote this review — and clear evidence about what a difference wheat varieties (and malting) can make in the finished product. Everything here feels more refined and fully realized — though to be honest the finished product is now closer to many bourbons I’ve tried than you might expect (or want). Not that I mind.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Christopher Null, Drinkhacker (95 Points)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTraditional bourbon drinkers should find plenty to enjoy here. It is also the kind of release that rewards buying into the larger series. Because Maker’s Mark plans to let Star Hill Farm evolve rather than repeat itself, each bottle captures a different stage of the experiment.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - Artfully Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStar Hill Farm has the thickest mouthfeel of any whiskey I’ve tasted in 2026, and the flavor profile is sweet and delicious. There’s not much to knock here; flat out incredible stuff. Kudos, Maker’s.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - David Morrow, The Daily Pour (96 Points)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Hill Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49544047689943,"sku":"STAR-HILL-FARM-2026","price":201.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/9753\/6596\/files\/tds-star-hill-farms-2026.jpg?v=1785991455","url":"https:\/\/thedrinksociety.co.nz\/products\/star-hill-farm-2026-release-american-wheat-whisky-700ml","provider":"The Drink Society","version":"1.0","type":"link"}