We taste Maker’s Mark’s 2024 Heart Release and 2025 Keepers Release—two unique Wood Finishing bourbons that prove why Kentucky still rules the bourbon world.

Rebel Bourbon 6 Year 100 Proof brings Stitzel-Weller heritage and rock ‘n’ roll swagger to your glass. In this review, we explore its ties to Keith Richards, Billy Idol, and wheated bourbon royalty—plus full tasting notes and why this bold rebrand might be one of the best budget pours of 2025.