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.
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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.
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