And a Little Wax Seal?

Have you ever placed two bottles of Maker's Mark side by side? Have you noticed that the wax seal is never the same? This is because, to this day, an actual person dips each bottle that reaches the shelf in hot red wax. It's a tedious job, one that takes a little practice to get just right (okay, a lot of practice) and to ensure that none of the workers on the assembly line becomes worn out by one job they rotate positions every 30 minutes. The process of dipping seems simple, but after my attempt in the gift shop at dipping my own bottle and nearly submerging the entire thing, I have a ton of respect for these women who make a living at this and put the finishing touch on each Maker's Mark bottle. Bottles are dipped upside down for 4 seconds in the red cauldron and brought up to the side before they are quickly spun around a few times to create the trademark tendrils of wax that drip down the sides. It's amazingly quick work and not one bottle is missed between the four dippers, even as the conveyor belt continues on its way.