Copper Pot Stills

After leaving the column still, the center part of the alcohol is taken out and poured into one of four copper pot stills. This second distillation will remove any remaining impurities from the liquor while leaving many of the desired flavors that the distillers try so hard to maintain throughout the process. A small taste (not even a sip) of what could be called moonshine reveals a hot, burning alcohol, but the characteristics of the brand are still there. It is amazing how throughout the process you can taste the flavors of Maker's Mark, even in this unaged, clear, 130 proof liquor.