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A whiskey and steak setup at Estéban Restaurant in Monterey, California.
Estéban Reserve

Monterey’s Unique Bourbon Blend

At Estéban, we embraced our inner distiller by blending our exclusive Estéban Reserve bourbon, inspired by Maker's Mark® Cask Strength’s five stave finishes. Carefully aged for nine weeks in limestone cellars, our signature blend balances notes of vanilla, honey, toasted caramel, coffee, spices, and pipe tobacco. Available exclusively at Estéban, this expertly crafted bourbon invites you to savor a truly unique tasting experience in downtown Monterey.

A gourmet steak and whiskey at Estéban Restaurant in Monterey, California.
Vanilla, Honey, Bright Fruit

Sweet Bourbon Beginnings

Our blend starts with the P2 stave, known as Baked American Pure 2, which brings vibrant notes of vanilla, honey, and bright fruit. This foundation sets a sweet and lively tone that is both inviting and refreshing.

Whiskey tasting at Estéban Restaurant in Monterey, California.
Almond, Caramel & Spice

The Heart of Creamy Warmth

Next, the Cu stave, or Seared French Cuvee, adds creamy layers of toasted caramel and almond, providing a smooth richness that complements the initial sweetness. The 46 stave, known from Maker's 46, contributes dried fruit, baking spices, and caramel notes, deepening the complexity and adding warmth.

Estéban Restaurant serves Maker's Mark Private Selection bourbon in Monterey.
Chocolate, Coffee & Clove

Roasting Richness into Every Sip

The Mn stave, Roasted French Mendiant, brings luxurious flavors of milk chocolate, coffee, and dried dark fruit, offering a roasted, rich depth that harmonizes beautifully with the other elements. Finally, the Sp stave, Toasted French Spice, delivers nuanced hints of clove, ripe fruit, and pipe tobacco, rounding out the blend with a subtle, spicy finish.

Estéban Restaurant serves Toasted French Spice in Monterey.
Clove, Ripe Fruit, & Pipe Tobacco

A Touch of Spice in Every Sip

The Sp stave, Toasted French Spice, adds a layer of complexity with its delicate notes of clove, ripe fruit, and pipe tobacco. These flavors seamlessly blend together, offering a subtle, spicy finish that enhances the overall profile and complements the richness of the other elements.

A beautifully plated steak with bourbon at Estéban Restaurant in Monterey.
Nine Weeks in the Making

Blended for Balance & Aged to Perfection

Together, these staves are aged for nine weeks in limestone cellars to create the exclusive Estéban Reserve bourbon, a signature spirit that captures a carefully balanced harmony of sweet, creamy, roasted, and spicy flavors—a truly unique bourbon experience available only at Estéban Restaurant.