"I’m out of the 2024 release for comparison’s sake, but I do have some 2023 on hand and the results are strikingly different, with 2025 more evocative of Eastern spices and the 2023 clearly showcasing chocolate overtones." - Christopher Null, Drinkhacker (95 Points)

"My last sip is just as consistently great as the rest of them, reproducing the multi-act performance of cream, fruit, bread, and chocolate tones. The finish is long, leaving a rolling feeling like dough is being kneaded in my chest. It's going to take a little bit of time to wipe this smirk off my face." - Nick Anderson, Amongst The Whiskey

"Maker’s Mark has gone and done it again. For the third year in a row, their Cellar Aged release remains on of my favorite bottles of the year. This 2025 release of Cellar Aged builds on the success of the previous years and brings a more chocolatey character to the party – with lots of fudgecicle and smore notes throughout. And while that sounds like it’d be dessert in a glass, there’s still just enough of that savory baked bread quality that Maker’s is known for to keep it from going sickly. The 2024 version had a bit more vanilla cream, while this one’s addition of a zesty citrus brings nice balance to the palate and finish." - Chris Ellis, The Whisky Study (95 Points)

"This latest Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged is a worthy addition to the line. In a lineup, my slight preference may be the 2024 version, but that’s truly splitting hairs. It’s the brand’s most expensive and most premium bottling for a reason: this is adroitly aged bourbon, showcasing the potential of Maker’s wheated mash bill and leaving few flavor quadrants unexplored." - David Thomas Tao, Vinepair (94 Points)