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.
- Louisville, KentuckyWhiskey Barrel Wagon at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery
- Bourbon CountryThe bar at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery
- Bardstown, KentuckyOutside a Rick House at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery
- Arriving at Maker's MarkOutside the Still House at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky Distillery
- Maker's Mark Heritage LivesDesign Plans for Maker's Mark Distillery - Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- Finding the Right RecipeThe kitchen in the visitor center at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery.
- Image is EverythingThe kitchen in the visitor center at Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky.
- The Oldest Bourbon DistilleryAn antique voting machine used as an example for those voting for the repeal of Prohibition.
- Defining a RegionStill house and beer well at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery
- Five Bourbon NecessitiesWhiskey Creek & Distillery - Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey
- Definition of BourbonBill Samuel Jr.'s Bar - Maker's Mark Bourbon Whisky
- Bourbon Aging RequirementsWhiskey barrel at Maker's Mark Bourbon Whiskey Distillery.
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