Maker’s Mark has launched a new airport‑exclusive Artist Series, pairing its handmade Kentucky bourbon with limited‑edition labels inspired by major global cities.
The collection forms part of a wider programme of travel‑retail exclusives from the distillery. Each release is defined not by a unique liquid or cask profile, but by its artwork. The whisky inside remains classic Maker’s Mark, while the labels showcase original cityscape paintings by Alexandra Pacula. Her long‑exposure, light‑driven style gives each bottle a sense of movement, echoing the rhythm of the destinations that inspired them.
Pacula’s designs span New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne. Maker’s Mark says the aim is to offer travellers something personal to take home, with each bottle acting as a memento of a journey rather than a new flavour variant.
Rob Samuels, eighth‑generation whisky maker and managing director, describes the series as a way of capturing the “creative energy” of these cities while staying true to the brand’s handmade ethos.
“At Maker’s Mark, we’ve always believed that character comes from doing things differently, and this Artist Series City Edition brings that idea to life by capturing the distinct spirit and creative energy of iconic cities around the world.”
Maker’s Mark says the aim is to offer travellers something personal to take home, with each bottle acting as a memento of a journey…
Creating Maker’s Mark Artist Series City Edition
Artist Pacula spent time in each location before creating the work, translating impressions of light, atmosphere and motion into layered compositions. Her hand‑painted details nod to Maker’s Mark’s own craft traditions, including the distillery’s signature red wax.
Suntory Global Spirits, which oversees Maker’s Mark in travel retail, says demand for exclusive, design‑led bottlings continues to grow. Ashish Sagar, Interim General Manager for Global Travel Retail, notes that the series offers a collectible proposition that stands out on shelf, particularly for travellers seeking something beyond standard duty‑free releases.
Where to buy Maker’s Mark Artist Series City Edition whiskey
The Maker’s Mark Artist Series City Edition rolls out in stages. Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and Seoul airports will receive the first bottles this July. London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Paris Charles de Gaulle follow in August. Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX complete the launch in September.
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled a 31 Year Old single malt, the distillery’s oldest peated whisky to date. The new expression takes its name from the challenging trail between Inversnaid and Inverarnan on the north-east shores of the loch. The route forms one of the more demanding sections of the West Highland Way, passing through…
Bowmore has joined forces with design studio Snarkitecture for a pair of 20 Year Old single malts. This is Snarkitecture’s first venture into whisky; the design studio is better known for its experimental, arty approach to architecture. Co-founder Alex Mustonen travelled from New York to Islay, drawing inspiration from the island’s landscape and Bowmore’s historic…
After an 11-year absence, Hibiki 12 Years Old is returning to airport shelves as a new Global Travel Retail whisky exclusive. Duty-free is increasingly becoming a happy hunting ground for limited editions and hard-to-find whisky releases. A new entry on our wants-list is this Hibiki 12 Years Old, particularly notable as the expression has been…
The Luxe Review 
Maker’s Mark has launched a new airport‑exclusive Artist Series, pairing its handmade Kentucky bourbon with limited‑edition labels inspired by major global cities.
The collection forms part of a wider programme of travel‑retail exclusives from the distillery. Each release is defined not by a unique liquid or cask profile, but by its artwork. The whisky inside remains classic Maker’s Mark, while the labels showcase original cityscape paintings by Alexandra Pacula. Her long‑exposure, light‑driven style gives each bottle a sense of movement, echoing the rhythm of the destinations that inspired them.
Pacula’s designs span New York, Los Angeles, Paris, London, Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Sydney and Melbourne. Maker’s Mark says the aim is to offer travellers something personal to take home, with each bottle acting as a memento of a journey rather than a new flavour variant.
Rob Samuels, eighth‑generation whisky maker and managing director, describes the series as a way of capturing the “creative energy” of these cities while staying true to the brand’s handmade ethos.
“At Maker’s Mark, we’ve always believed that character comes from doing things differently, and this Artist Series City Edition brings that idea to life by capturing the distinct spirit and creative energy of iconic cities around the world.”
Creating Maker’s Mark Artist Series City Edition
Artist Pacula spent time in each location before creating the work, translating impressions of light, atmosphere and motion into layered compositions. Her hand‑painted details nod to Maker’s Mark’s own craft traditions, including the distillery’s signature red wax.
Suntory Global Spirits, which oversees Maker’s Mark in travel retail, says demand for exclusive, design‑led bottlings continues to grow. Ashish Sagar, Interim General Manager for Global Travel Retail, notes that the series offers a collectible proposition that stands out on shelf, particularly for travellers seeking something beyond standard duty‑free releases.
Where to buy Maker’s Mark Artist Series City Edition whiskey
The Maker’s Mark Artist Series City Edition rolls out in stages. Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and Seoul airports will receive the first bottles this July. London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Paris Charles de Gaulle follow in August. Dubai, Delhi, Mumbai, New York JFK and Los Angeles LAX complete the launch in September.
Explore more from Maker’s Mark at The Whisky Exchange here.
Loch Lomond unveils its oldest peated single malt whisky to date, 31 years in the making
Loch Lomond Whiskies has unveiled a 31 Year Old single malt, the distillery’s oldest peated whisky to date. The new expression takes its name from the challenging trail between Inversnaid and Inverarnan on the north-east shores of the loch. The route forms one of the more demanding sections of the West Highland Way, passing through…
Bowmore takes whisky lovers on sherry and oak journey with 20 Year Old Captivo Collection
Bowmore has joined forces with design studio Snarkitecture for a pair of 20 Year Old single malts. This is Snarkitecture’s first venture into whisky; the design studio is better known for its experimental, arty approach to architecture. Co-founder Alex Mustonen travelled from New York to Islay, drawing inspiration from the island’s landscape and Bowmore’s historic…
Hibiki 12 Year Old Japanese whisky returns after an 11 year absence but you’ll have to fly to get one
After an 11-year absence, Hibiki 12 Years Old is returning to airport shelves as a new Global Travel Retail whisky exclusive. Duty-free is increasingly becoming a happy hunting ground for limited editions and hard-to-find whisky releases. A new entry on our wants-list is this Hibiki 12 Years Old, particularly notable as the expression has been…
Share this: