To finish off the first National Bourbon Heritage Month (September 2007) I traveled to the Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky distillery to meet the people and see the operation behind one of my favorite bourbons. Maker's Mark is a hand crafted bourbon distilled in Loretto, Kentucky that portrays the sweet, non-bitter flavor Bill Samuels Sr. was looking for when he reinvented modern bourbon in the 1950's. During my stay I was able to speak with Maker's Mark President, Bill Samuels Jr., and Master Distiller, David Pickerell, both gentlemen are a wealth of bourbon knowledge, stories and history and a true pleasure to have a conversation with. This image gallery is filled with the picturesque scenes of the distillery along with all the details of creating such a distinguished distilled spirit.
- How Old is Maker's Mark?Rick house at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery
- On to BottlingBottles of Maker's Mark are being filled with bourbon at the Loretto, Kentucky distillery.
- On with the LabelsBottles of Maker's Mark on the assembly line after filling.
- And a Little Wax Seal?Each bottle of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey is dipped in a wax seal.
- Ready for the ShelvesPackaging Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- The Master DipperMary Thompson sealing limited edition bottles in red wax at Maker's Mark Bourbon Distillery
- Giving to the CommunityCollectors Bottles of Maker's Mark - Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- How About an Empty?Empty bottles of Maker's Mark bourbon whiskey are a limited edition.
- Bourbon Tasting SeminarBourbon Tasting Seminar with David Pickerell, Master Distiller for Maker's Mark Bourbon
- Maker's Mark President Bill Samuels Jr. Bill Samuels Jr., President of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- Master Distiller David PickerellDavid Pickerell, Master Distiller of Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
- See the History for YourselfBottle of 10 Downing Street Bourbon - Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- Graphic Index
- Text Index
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