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Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour – Loretto, Kentucky

Maker’s mark distillery tour with bourbon town tours: delving into the art of iconic bourbon making.

The Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour, an integral part of Bourbon Town Tours’ offerings, provides a deep dive into the world of one of Kentucky’s most iconic bourbon brands.

Nestled in the lush landscapes of Kentucky, the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour stands as a journey into the heart of America’s bourbon culture. Bourbon Town Tours, experts in curating unforgettable bourbon experiences, presents visitors with an opportunity to explore the storied Maker’s Mark Distillery, known for its distinctive bourbons and rich heritage.

The Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour Experience

Those who join the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour are treated to an all-encompassing look at bourbon production. The tour starts with a narrative about the history of Maker’s Mark, detailing its origins and evolution into a bourbon powerhouse, and setting the stage for an immersive exploration.

Exploring the Bourbon Making Process

A highlight of the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour is the in-depth examination of the bourbon-making process. Visitors observe each step, from the careful selection of ingredients to the detailed processes of mashing, fermentation, distillation, and aging. The tour illustrates the meticulous care that goes into crafting each bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon.

Tasting Sessions: Sampling Kentucky’s Finest

One of the most anticipated parts of the tour is the tasting session. Participants sample various Maker’s Mark bourbons, gaining insights into the flavor profiles and characteristics that define this renowned brand. These sessions, conducted by Bourbon Town Tours, provide a chance to appreciate the subtleties of bourbon flavors.

Maker’s Mark’s Contribution to Kentucky’s Bourbon Heritage

As part of Bourbon Town Tours, the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour emphasizes the distillery’s significant role in Kentucky’s bourbon history. The tour explores how Maker’s Mark has upheld traditional bourbon-making practices while introducing innovative techniques to enhance its products.

Sustainability and Innovation at Maker’s Mark

Throughout the tour, the focus is also on Maker’s Mark Distillery’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. Visitors learn about the distillery’s environmentally conscious practices, highlighting its dedication to maintaining tradition while embracing modern production methods.

Barrel Aging and Warehouse Insights

An integral part of the tour involves exploring the barrel aging process and the warehouse facilities. The guides explain the importance of barrel selection, the aging process, and how the unique climate of Kentucky influences the maturation of bourbon. Visitors get a first-hand look at the warehouses where the magic of aging takes place, enhancing their understanding of the aging process.

Beyond the Distillery: Exploring Bourbon Culture

The Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour also encourages exploration of Kentucky’s broader bourbon culture. Bourbon Town Tours invites participants to experience the region’s culinary delights, historic sites, and other bourbon-related activities, enriching the overall bourbon journey.

A Tour for All Bourbon Lovers

Designed to cater to a diverse audience, the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour is tailored for both bourbon enthusiasts and newcomers. The tour’s educational and interactive nature ensures an enriching experience for all visitors.

Engaging with the Bourbon Community

The tour also highlights Maker’s Mark Distillery’s role in the local bourbon community. The distillery’s involvement in regional events and its impact on the bourbon industry are showcased, emphasizing its contribution to the cultural and economic vitality of Kentucky.

Join the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour with Bourbon Town Tours

The Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour, as a key component of Bourbon Town Tours, offers an insightful and comprehensive exploration of bourbon crafting. This tour is an invitation to experience the legacy, craftsmanship, and spirit of Maker’s Mark Distillery, a pivotal figure in the world of bourbon.

We invite you to join the Maker’s Mark Distillery Tour with Bourbon Town Tours and immerse yourself in the rich tradition and modern artistry of Kentucky’s bourbon making. Book your tour today and be part of an unforgettable experience at Maker’s Mark Distillery, where history, innovation, and bourbon making come together. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the artistry, flavors, and stories that make Maker’s Mark a cornerstone of Kentucky’s bourbon heritage.

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Maker’s Mark Distillery

Easily one of the most recognizable bourbon bottles in the world, Maker’s Mark Distillery brings its iconic red wax to life at its Loretto, Ky., distillery. Generations of the Samuels family have kept Maker’s Mark Distillery going since 1954. Learn the secrets of the brand’s distinctive wheated mash bill and the work that goes into each bottle.

Maker’s Mark Distillery Tours

Your tour of Maker’s Mark Distillery extends across the bourbon-making gamut. See new make flow through stills, watch as sour mash bubbles in massive vats, and learn about the grains that go into every glass. Get an introduction to labeling and walk down the bottling line. A highlight of the Maker’s Mark Distillery tour, especially for diehard Maker’s Mark Ambassadors, is the part where each bottle is hand dipped in red wax. 

Mint Julep travels to Maker’s Mark Distillery several times a week on public bourbon tours.

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Tastings

The classic Maker’s Mark bourbon is just one of several offerings on your bourbon flight at the distillery. Other tastings may include Maker’s 46, Private Selections or Maker’s Cask Strength bourbon. End your tasting on a sweet note with a bourbon ball.

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Things to know about Maker’s Mark Distillery

Frequently asked questions.

Where is Maker’s Mark bourbon made?

Maker’s Mark bourbon is made at 3355 Burks Spring Road in Loretto, Ky.

Who owns Maker’s Mark Distillery?

Maker’s Mark Distillery was founded by the Samuels family and is currently owned by Beam Suntory.

What bourbons and whiskeys does Maker’s Mark produce?

Maker’s Mark Distillery produces Maker’s Mark, Maker’s 46 and a range of Private Selection, Cask Strength and limited-release bourbon selections.

Is Maker’s Mark Distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail?

Yes, Maker’s Mark Distillery is a member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®.

Which distilleries are near Maker’s Mark?

Distillery tours near Maker’s Mark Distillery include Jim Beam American Stillhouse, Heaven Hill Bourbon Heritage Center and Barton 1792.

Where can I find out more about Maker’s Mark Distillery?

Learn about Maker’s Mark Distillery at makersmark.com .

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Maker’s Mark Now Does Supersized Distillery Tour With Star Hill Farm Experiences

• by Gary Carter
• August 4, 2023

Maker’s Mark has debuted a new series of visitor tours at the home of its whiskey making campus in Loretto, Kentucky.

Called Star Hill Farm Experiences, the tours are designed to provide guests with a deeper look at the 1,100 acres of natural land where Maker’s Mark Bourbon is made, and highlights the sustainability, agriculture and research initiatives that take place there.

In a statement from Maker’s Mark , the brand touted the Star Hill Farm Experiences as “a natural extension of the vision on which Maker’s Mark was founded,” calling Maker’s Mark co-founder Margie Samuels a “pioneering force behind bourbon tourism in the 1950s, opening the property to family, friends, curious locals and travelers before formal distillery tours existed.”

The statement goes on to explain that Samuels’ had a belief that people should be given the opportunity to see where and how their favorite products are made, and that’s the case with these new experiences.

“Since the founding of Maker’s Mark in 1953, achieving the distinctive flavor and quality of our whisky has remained a direct reflection of the environment that surrounds us,” said Rob Samuels, eighth-generation whisky maker and grandson of the Maker’s Mark founders. “We’re proud to offer these new, immersive experiences that not only let visitors explore the natural beauty that Star Hill Farm has to offer, but also better understand and appreciate nature’s influence on the whisky in their glass.”

The Initial tour offerings now available for booking are:

• The Oak Experience: A first-hand introduction to the American oak tree from soil to sip, including a visit to the white oak research forest, a journey and toast to the Mother Oak tree (one of the oldest oaks in Kentucky), and the opportunity for guests to plant their own white oak.
• The Seasonal Star Hill Farm Tour: Invites guests on a sensory exploration of Star Hill Farm tailored to the season, including crop harvests, livestock visitation and discovery of ingredients grown on-property for the cocktail and culinary programs.
• The Maker’s Mark Art and Design Tour: A look at the world-class art and design featured throughout the property, all of which is designed in harmony with and in celebration of its natural surroundings on Star Hill Farm.

“In the past, our guests have only been able to explore a small piece of our home at Star Hill Farm,” said Amanda Humphrey, Star Hill Farm advocacy and experience manager. “With these experiences, we’re excited to invite those interested in learning more about Maker’s Mark to see, touch and interact with the wood, wheat and water that are essential to our bourbon.”

She said visitors can come forage for ingredients they use in bar and restaurant programs, meet the livestock that enrich the soil and call Star Hill Farm home, and see the environmental research projects they’ve undertaken first-hand.

Humphrey noted that additional experiences will be introduced regularly and will vary based on the Kentucky seasons.

Future tour offerings will include truffle foraging, an apiary and beekeeping experience, an immersive look at their estate-grown grains, sorghum harvesting, and more.

These new tour offerings are available in addition to the classic Maker’s Mark distillery tours.

For more information or to book a tour, check out www.makersmark.com .

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon Unveils New Tour Experiences

New Tours Offer Visitors a Hands-On Look at the Home of the Maker’s Mark Distillery and the Chance to Experience Flavor Through Nature 

Maker’s Mark, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, has introduced Star Hill Farm Experiences, a new series of visitor tours at the home of Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. The tours are designed to provide guests with a deeper look at the 1,100 acres of expansive natural land on which Maker’s Mark Bourbon is crafted, as well as the sustainability, agriculture and research initiatives underway that allow the brand to cultivate bourbon that betters the world, while crafting the most flavorful products possible.

Unlike anything else on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the Star Hill Farm Experiences are a natural extension of the vision on which Maker’s Mark was founded. Maker’s Mark co-founder Margie Samuels was a pioneering force behind bourbon tourism in the 1950s, opening the property to family, friends, curious locals and travelers before formal distillery tours existed. Her belief that people should be given the opportunity to see where and how their favorite products are crafted is amplified with the new experiences, as guests are given the opportunity to not only see the production process, but also participate in Maker’s Mark’s pursuit of flavor through nature.

Since the founding of Maker’s Mark in 1953, achieving the distinctive flavor and quality of our whisky has remained a direct reflection of the environment that surrounds us. We’re proud to offer these new, immersive experiences that not only let visitors explore the natural beauty that Star Hill Farm has to offer, but also better understand and appreciate nature’s influence on the whisky in their glass. Rob Samuels, 8th generation whisky maker and grandson of the Maker’s Mark founders

Initial tour offerings now available for booking include:

• The Oak   Experience  is a first-hand introduction to the American oak tree from soil to sip, including a visit to the white oak research forest, a journey and toast to the Mother Oak tree (one of the oldest oaks in Kentucky) and the opportunity for guests to plant their own white oak.
• The Seasonal Star Hill Farm Tour  invites guests on a sensory exploration of Star Hill Farm tailored to the season, including crop harvests, livestock visitation and discovery of ingredients grown on-property for the cocktail and culinary programs.
• The Maker’s Mark Art and Design Tour  is a look at the world-class art and design featured throughout the property, all of which is designed in harmony with and in celebration of its natural surroundings on Star Hill Farm.

In the past, our guests have only been able to explore a small piece of our home at Star Hill Farm. With these experiences, we’re excited to invite those interested in learning more about Maker’s Mark to see, touch and interact with the wood, wheat and water that are essential to our bourbon. Come forage for ingredients we use in bar and restaurant programs, meet the livestock that enrich our soil and call Star Hill Farm home, and see the environmental research projects we have undertaken first-hand. Amanda Humphrey, Star Hill Farm Advocacy and Experience Manager

Additional experiences will be introduced regularly and, like Mother Nature, will vary based on the Kentucky seasons. Future offerings will include truffle foraging, an apiary and beekeeping experience, an immersive look at our estate-grown grains, sorghum harvesting, and more. New tour offerings are available in addition to the classic Maker’s Mark distillery tours, offering first-time visitors the chance to design their perfect day at Maker’s Mark and give existing fans a reason to return again and again.

For more information about the new Star Hill Farm experiences and to book a tour, visit  www.MakersMark.com .

About Maker’s Mark® 

In 1953, in Loretto, Ky. Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste. While he developed the bourbon, his wife Margie Samuelsideated the bourbon’s name and label, standout bottle shape, iconic and signature look that still involves hand-dipping each bottle in red wax to this day. Together as co-founders, Bill and Margie transformed bourbon from a “commodity” into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted in the same, purposeful way. In recent years, Maker’s Mark has introduced thoughtful, super-premium innovations to its portfolio, including Maker’s Mark 46®, Maker’s Mark® Cask Strength and Maker’s Mark® Private Selection, the industry’s first-ever custom barrel program. Today, Maker’s Mark is the largest bourbon distillery in the world to achieve B Corp Certification and the first distillery to achieve Regenified certification, a reflection of the brand’s dedication towards building a more inclusive and sustainable economy. For more information, visit  www.makersmark.com .

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Maker’s Mark

A must see stop on the bourbon trail.

Its the world-class, historic Maker’s Mark Distillery near Loretto in Marion County, and it’s just minutes from Lebanon, the Heart of Kentucky.

It’s one anchor-end of our Marion County Trail—along with Limestone Branch Distillery in the middle and Independent Stave Company’s Kentucky Cooperage the other anchor-end.

Maker’s Mark Distillery is one of the most iconic stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

The distillery hosts more than 100,000 visitors each year from all over the world. The distillery also offers visitors unique opportunities throughout the year including art exhibits, specialty dinners at the onsite restaurant, Star Hill Provisions, festivals and more.

About Maker’s Mark

The first bottle of Maker’s Mark was dipped-sealed and sold for $7 in 1958. In 1980, the distillery was declared a National Historic Landmark.

In 2016 the Maker’s 46 Cellar opened. Previously Maker’s 46 could only be aged during the cold months of the year. Dynamite was used to blast into the limestone hill about 100 yards from the distillery and produce a cave. The cave was transformed into a one-of-a-kind whiskey cellar that provides a tasting room where Maker’s Mark Private Select customers can make their own Maker’s 46 creations. The Cellar is open to visitors taking the Maker’s tour.

In 2023, the grandson of Maker’s Mark founders Rob Samuels leaned the distillery even deeper into sustainability and regenified agriculture. In December of 2023 Maker’s became the first distillery in the world to be “Certified Regenified.” Not only are the farms that provide corn and wheat to the distillery certified, but the distillery itself is now Tier 3 Certified Regenified.

You’ll find touches such as dry laid stone projects by Scottish Master Craftsman Stone Mason Neil Rippingale, and specialty drinks available featuring natural elements from the distillery’s Innovation Garden and mushroom growing zone.

The distillery nowadays emphasizes on-the-grounds farming activities and oak tree regenerative programs with tours, in addition to traditional-style bourbon distillery tours.

Distillery tours are offered every day except for major holidays and every hour on the half hour. Visitors can dip their own bottle in the iconic red wax in the distillery gift shop. The gift shop offers visitors a variety of Maker’s Mark merchandise including clothing, artwork, souvenir items, specialty bottles, and of course bourbon.

Tour options and prices vary dependent on season. The best way to learn more and to find updated information is to visit the website, which you can find right here:  www.MakersMark.com

Tour Information

Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST

Sunday, March through December: 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST

Closed on major national holidays.

You must be 21 or older to dip your own bottle and do a tasting.

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ADDRESS : 3350 Burks Spring Rd., Loretto, KY 40037

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Tours and Tastings at Maker’s Mark Distillery

May 23, 2019 | Blog , South , Brew, Distill & Ferment

Most connoisseurs of fine spirits have heard about and probably sampled Kentucky Bourbon. We are willing to bet you have heard of the Bourbon Trail and might even know the difference between whisky (spelled the Scottish way), bourbon whisky and Kentucky bourbon whisky. If we have already stumped you, don’t worry, keep reading as we highlight one of the best places to learn about all things Kentucky Bourbon Whisky from the experts at Maker’s Mark® Bourbon Distillery .

The Distillery

The distillery was purchased by the Samuels family in 1953; however, the bourbon whisky recipe has been in the family since before prohibition. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark, and the grounds at the distillery are immaculate. It’s almost hard to believe this is an industrial operation considering all the attention to detail.

Distillery Tours

There are four different tours available, the hour-long general distillery tour and three other options featuring tours of at least two hours. Get ready to learn about Bill’s Mash, double-barrel aging, barrel rotation, and red wax. There are some tour restrictions depending on the tour— some tours require being over 21 years of age and able to walk a good distance and climb stairs. Don’t forget to book your tour online in advance, walk-up tours are based on availability.

General Distillery Tour – The standard one-hour tour is very comprehensive and will give you an excellent understanding of the process and time required to make a Kentucky bourbon whisky packaged with the trademarked red wax.

Maker’s Immersion – This two-and-a-half-hour tour dives deeper into the operations of the distillery, including a few areas not available to visitors on the general distillery tour. The tour concludes with a maturation-style tasting and your own set of Maker’s Mark® wax-dipped rocks glasses.

Behind the Bar – During this two-hour option you will have a guided tour of the facility to learn about the distilling process followed by a mixologist class to learn how to create your own scrumptious drinks with the finest Kentucky bourbon whisky. After the session, you will be able to impress family and friends with your drink menu at the next party.

Heritage Tour – Calling all history buffs, this tour will give you an in-depth two-hour lesson on bourbon, all things Maker’s Mark® and American history.

The Bourbon

– Maker’s Mark® – Maker’s Mark 46™ – Maker’s Mark Private Select® – Maker’s Mark® – Cask Strength Bourbon Whisky

Did you know? Look at the logos and you will notice SIV before the Maker’s Mark® name. The “S” is for Samuels, and the Roman numeral IV symbolizes Maggie’s husband’s status as a fourth-generation distiller. It was later discovered that he was actually a sixth-generation distiller.

Bonus: While visiting the distillery, enjoy lunch at Star Hill Provisions®, serving premium, farm-to-table fare. The restaurant is open for lunch every day, check the website for late lunch and dinner hours. Just like everything at this distillery, you will be impressed by Chef Newman Miller’s menu. The menu changes seasonally and features locally sourced and inspired ingredients. Don’t forget to stop in the Maker’s Mark® Shop to peruse the merchandise and take something home to remember your visit.

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Flavor Through Nature: Maker’s Mark Distillery Opens Up 1,100 Acre Star Hill Farm to New Tours & Experiences

• Posted on July 29, 2023
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A visit to Maker’s Mark Distillery  in Loretto,  Kentucky doesn’t just happen. It’s not a distillery you just pass by while driving down the highway and drop in. It’s a distillery that takes a while to get to. It’s off the beaten path (be sure to use the directions below, you’ll thank us later). It’s a distillery visit that you go to on purpose. Add all that up and that’s just one of the reasons why its one of the best distillery tours in the U.S.

Maker’s Mark Distillery is one of the oldest distilleries in the country. The original distillery on this site was the Burks’ Mill and Distillery. It was built by Charles Burks between 1805 and 1815. The gristmill and distillery operated until Burks passed away in 1831. In 1889, distilling was begun again by George R. Burks, a great-grandson. He erected the present plant where the stillhouse now stands.

What we know today at Maker’s Mark Distillery began on this site in 1953 by Co-Founders Bill Samuels, Sr. and his wife Margie Samuels. Production began a year later in 1954 and four years later they bottled their first Kentucky bourbon whisky in 1958. Unlike many distilleries that have updated to modern processes not much has changed here since its founding. Many of the methods in use today are still done the old-fashioned way, often by hand, the same way they’ve been done for 70 years. And that is what makes a visit to this distillery so charming.

Introducing the Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farm Experience Tours

Star Hill Farm Experiences is a new series of visitor tours at the home of Maker’s Mark. The tours are designed to provide guests with a deeper look at the 1,100 acres of expansive natural land on which Maker’s Mark Bourbon is crafted, as well as the sustainability, agriculture and research initiatives underway that allow the brand to cultivate bourbon that betters the world, while crafting the most flavorful products possible.

The Star Hill Farm Experiences are a natural extension of the vision on which Maker’s Mark was founded. Matriarch Margie Samuels was a pioneering force behind bourbon tourism in the 1950s, opening the property to family, friends, curious locals, and travelers before formal distillery tours existed. Her belief that people should be given the opportunity to see where and how their favorite products are crafted is amplified with the new experiences, as guests are given the opportunity to not only see the production process, but also participate in Maker’s Mark’s pursuit of flavor through nature .

“Since the founding of Maker’s Mark in 1953, achieving the distinctive flavor and quality of our whisky has remained a direct reflection of the environment that surrounds us,” said Rob Samuels, 8th generation whisky maker and grandson of the Maker’s Mark founders.

“We’re proud to offer these new, immersive experiences that not only let visitors explore the natural beauty that Star Hill Farm has to offer, but also better understand and appreciate nature’s influence on the whisky in their glass.”

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Initial tour offerings now available for booking include:

• The Oak Experience: Oak is a critical part of the bourbon making process. One of the legal requirements of making bourbon is that it must be aged in new charred oak barrels (containers). The Oak Experience is a first-hand introduction to the American oak tree from soil to sip, including a visit to the white oak research forest, a journey and toast to the Mother Oak tree (one of the oldest oaks in Kentucky) and the opportunity for guests to plant their own white oak. Maker’s Mark and The University of Kentucky collaborated on a comprehensive, industry-first effort to map the genome of “MM1,” a white oak tree on Star Hill Farm estimated to be up to 500 years old . Studying the genetic data of this mother tree will provide information about the species’ longevity, disease resistance and vitality.
• The Seasonal Star Hill Farm Tour : This tour takes guests on a sensory exploration of Star Hill Farm tailored to the season, including crop harvests, livestock visitation and discovery of ingredients grown on-property for the cocktail and culinary programs.
• The Maker’s Mark Art and Design Tour: Artwork has always been a part of the distillery. When walking through Warehouse B (on the way to the gift and bottle shop) make sure to look up and see the Chihuly glassworks. In reality, you can’t miss it. What you may miss though are the hidden cherubs. If you take a close look you’ll find five hiding among the beautiful sea urchins. Throughout the tour you’ll discover world-class art and design features, all of which is designed in harmony with and in celebration of its natural surroundings on Star Hill Farm.

“In the past, our guests have only been able to explore a small piece of our home at Star Hill Farm,” said Amanda Humphrey, Star Hill Farm Advocacy and Experience Manager. “With these experiences, we’re excited to invite those interested in learning more about Maker’s Mark to see, touch and interact with the wood, wheat and water that are essential to our bourbon. Come forage for ingredients we use in bar and restaurant programs, meet the livestock that enrich our soil and call Star Hill Farm home, and see the environmental research projects we have undertaken first-hand.”

Additional experiences will be introduced regularly and will vary based on the Kentucky seasons. Future offerings will include truffle foraging, an apiary and beekeeping experience, an immersive look at estate-grown grains, sorghum harvesting, and more. New tour offerings are available in addition to the classic Maker’s Mark distillery tours, offering first-time visitors the chance to design their perfect day at Maker’s Mark and give existing fans a reason to return.

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In 1953 Bill Samuels, Sr., fulfilled his dream to create a handmade and delicious bourbon. He decided to make his whisky in small batches, using soft red winter wheat to enhance the softness and sweetness. He then rotated each barrel by hand for consistency and, finally, aged each barrel to taste.

While he developed the bourbon, Margie Samuels ideated the bourbon’s name and label, standout bottle shape, iconic and signature look that still involves hand-dipping each bottle in red wax to this day.

Together Bill and Margie transformed bourbon from a “commodity” into a premium handmade spirit, and today Maker’s Mark® Kentucky Straight Bourbon continues to be crafted in the same, purposeful way.

Today, Maker’s Mark is the largest bourbon distillery in the world to achieve B Corp Certification and the first distillery to achieve Regenified certification, a reflection of the brand’s dedication towards building a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

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Pro Tip When Visiting Kentucky Distilleries – “Book Now, Bourbon Later”

Plan, Plan, Plan. As visits to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour become more popular, trying to get in to visit a distillery gets a little harder. Many tours book up weeks and months in advance especially in the summer months. It is always a good idea to book ahead online or call ahead to make reservations.

The same thing is true for dining and overnight accommodations, book early.

The Kentucky Distillers’ Association encouraging people to “Book Now, Bourbon Later” due to the rise in demand for authentic, curated and rare experiences.

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Maker's Mark Distillery at Star Hill Farms 1,100 Acre Campus

1) Regenerative Farming Practices In 2022, the 1,100 acres of Star Hill Farm earned Tier 2 certification from Regenified, an independent regenerative soil verification leader. The brand champions regenerative farming practices to improve soil biology, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and maximize the flavor of everything the farm yields. 2) Local Ingredient Sourcing 86% of the ingredients featured at our on-site restaurant and in our cocktail program are grown on-site or, like the ingredients in our whisky, sourced from within a 30- to 60-mile radius. 3) Farm Tour Visitors’ Experience A new “farm tour” visitors’ experience gives distillery visitors a chance to learn not only about how we make our whisky, but how we are protecting and nurturing our natural environment.

4) Zero Waste-to-Landfill Distillery Maker’s Mark became a zero waste‑to‑landfill distillery in December 2022 through diligent recycling, reuse and composting efforts supported by the entire employee team. 5) The Right Weight 4. Zero Waste-to-Landfill Distillery Maker’s Mark became a zero waste‑to‑landfill distillery in December 2022 through diligent recycling, reuse and composting efforts supported by the entire employee team. Maker’s 46® refreshed its packaging, reducing its weight by 32% and enabling a 975-tonne CO2e decrease. 6) On-Site Lakes Maker’s Mark founders Bill and Margie Samuels purposefully chose Star Hill Farm for their whisky distillery because of its access to spring-fed water sources. Protection and conservation of these on-site lakes continues to be a central part of our environmental stewardship.

7) The Genome Tree Maker’s Mark and The University of Kentucky collaborated on a comprehensive, industry-first effort to map the genome of “MM1,” a white oak tree on Star Hill Farm estimated to be up to 500 years old. Studying the genetic data of this mother tree will provide information about the species’ longevity, disease resistance and vitality. 8) Natural Water Sanctuary Maker’s Mark owns 100% of the watershed surrounding our water source, with 75 acres – and expanding – designated as Natural Water Sanctuary. 9) Native Plants and Pollinator Garden We plant native grasses in the Natural Water Sanctuary to increase biodiversity and the water quality with greater contact between water and limestone. The plants also help reintroduce native pollinators, including bees, butterflies and groundnesting birds.

10) Cover Crops & Livestock Using systems like cover crops and rotational grazing, we’re helping improve soil structure and health as part of the holistic regenerative farming model. As ruminant animals are reintroduced to the land, they improve the diversity of soil biology and leave organic fertilizer for plants. 11) White Oak Research Forest With the University of Kentucky, Maker’s Mark created the world’s largest white oak research forest. With more than 400 unique families of white oak trees, the oak forest acts as a living laboratory for scientists to study, understand and improve the species.

Directions to Maker's Mark Distillery

As we mentioned in the introduction. Maker’s Mark Distillery is off the beaten path. Maker’s Mark Distillery address is 3350 Burks Spring Rd., Loretto, KY 40037.

Pro Tip: Cell phone service gets a little spotty once you get close, so it may be helpful to print or save directions before you hit the road.

From: Louisville, Kentucky

Driving time: Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.

• Take I-65 South from Louisville to exit #112, Clermont/Bernheim Forest exit. At ramp turn left onto Hwy. 245 South to Bardstown.
• Take Hwy. 245 to intersection of Hwy. 62, turning right, and continue on Hwy. 62 east for approx. 2 miles. Hwy. 62 runs into Hwy. 150 where you will turn left and continue approx. 2 miles and drive past My Old Kentucky Home State Park.
• At intersection of Hwy. 150 and 49, turn right onto Hwy. 49 South and follow the brown historical landmark signs to Holy Cross, which will direct you to go left onto Hwy. 49.
• Follow Hwy. 49 where you will turn left onto Hwy. 52 East into Loretto.
• Continue on through Loretto.
• Turn left onto Burks Spring Road and historic Maker’s Mark Distillery is straight ahead.

From: Lexington, Kentucky

Driving Time: Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes.

• Take U.S. 60 West 6 miles to Martha Layne Collins Blue Grass Parkway.
• Merge onto the Parkway toward Elizabethtown and drive 30 miles to the Springfield/Lebanon exit (Exit 42).
• Take the exit and turn left toward Springfield/Lebanon on KY 555 S.
• Turn right onto Hwy. 150 (at McDonald’s).
• Turn left onto Hwy. 152.
• Turn left onto KY 49.
• Turn left onto KY 52.
• Turn left onto Burks Spring Road, and historic Maker’s Mark Distillery is straight ahead.

From: Nashville, Tennessee

Driving Time: Approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes.

• Take I-65 North to Elizabethtown, Ky., to Bluegrass Parkway East.
• Continue to Bardstown Exit #25.
• Turn left at the exit onto Hwy. 150.
• Turn left onto Hwy. 49 South (at McDonald’s).

Note: Loretto is in the Eastern Time Zone – one hour ahead of Nashville which is in the Central Time Zone.

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Maker's Mark Offers New Tours Of Its Farm Estate

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Maker’s Mark has expanded its visitor program with a series of three new tours featuring different aspects of Star Hill Farm, the distillery’s 1,100-acre property. The new tour offerings, called the Star Hill Farm Experiences, are designed to explore the natural resources that go into making its bourbon.

The first of the three offerings, called “The Oak Experience,” is for visitors interested in things arboreal. The $220 tour starts with a quick course on American white oak trees and then explains the intricacies of barrel maturation and cask finishing. Visitors are then taken through the property’s white oak research forest, including a visit to the Mother Oak tree —one of Kentucky’s oldest trees, estimated to be between 300 and 500 years old. The tour, which lasts two and a half hours, concludes with a tasting of expressions from the Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series.

The second offering is called the “Star Hill Farm Tour.” This package explores the Star Hill Farm wheat fields and livestock pastures. Other options are tailored to the season, with this summer’s focus on the mushroom quarry, apiaries, and garden. This one costs $60 and lasts just over an hour; it starts with a Gold Rush cocktail and concludes with a tasting that includes three samples from the Private Select and Wood Finishing series.

The third new option is called the “Maker’s Mark Art and Design Tour,” and focuses more on the aesthetic side of the Maker’s Mark campus, showcasing some of the original art pieces on display there. The hour-and-a-half tour costs $45 and starts with a welcome cocktail. It concludes with a viewing of Spirit of The Maker , a piece by the world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly that was installed on the ceiling of Maker’s main rickhouse in 2013 , accompanied by a single tasting from the Private Select range.

The tours have already started rolling out, with tickets available online via the Maker’s Mark experience page —which also contains additional booking information. Although not required, guests are encouraged to book in advance to secure a spot and arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes early. The classic Maker’s Mark tours will still be offered.

Maker’s Mark has already expressed an interest in expanding the Star Hill Farm tours in the future. Although the specifics haven’t been announced, there are plans for a bee-centric apiary experience and a tour that dives even deeper into its estate-grown wheat. This is all part of an effort by distillers to bring the issues of terroir and sustainability into the picture, while also casting a wider net to attract even more new visitors to what’s already a booming tourist destination.

Maker’s Mark Bourbons to Try

91 Maker's Mark Wood Finishing Series: BEP (2023), 55.35%, $70 The latest offering in the Wood Finishing Series is finished in barrels with ten virgin toasted oak staves. It has notes of soft spices, vanilla, chocolate milkshake, dried herbs, and pepper. Its lengthy finish incorporates oak with more chocolate and spice.

89 Maker’s Mark, 45%, $30 This is Maker's flagship expression, a wheated bourbon with the trademark red wax seal. Its main notes consist of caramel, vanilla, toffee, and almonds. The finish is reminiscent of a pie, with crust, candied fruit, praline, and pecan notes emerging.

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Generations of the Samuels family distillers have carried forth a recipe from prohibition to become one of the most beloved Bourbon brands in the world. The red wax on the bottles is every bit as recognizable as the Maker’s Mark ® name. Every bottle is still hand-dipped today, and when you visit the distillery, you can dip your own.

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The Heritage of Maker’s Mark Distillery: A Unique Bourbon Trail Experience

If you're looking for a truly unique experience, then look no further than the Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. This iconic distillery is part of the American Whiskey Trail and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, and offers tours that are sure to be an unforgettable experience.

At Maker's Mark Distillery, visitors will get a firsthand look at the process of making bourbon whisky from its grain selection to bottling. It's an intimate experience that sheds light on the specialness and tradition of making Kentucky bourbon.

The tour begins with an orientation video about the history of the Maker's Mark brand and its production process. Afterward, guests can tour the distillery itself where they can see exactly how each bottle of Maker's Mark is made from start to finish.

During the tour, guests also have the opportunity to learn about some of the ingredients used in creating their signature bourbons such as corn, wheat, barley malt and red winter wheat. They will also get to witness firsthand how each batch is hand-bottled with red wax before being sealed for sale.

At the end of the tour, visitors can enjoy complimentary tastings of thre different types of Maker's Mark whiskies; Original Bourbon, Cask Strength Bourbon and Private Select Bourbon. They'll also receive a souvenir tasting glass so they can take home a piece of their experience at Maker's Mark Distillery.

For those who want to stay longer and really immerse themselves in this incredible environment, there's even an option to stay at the Maker's Mark Founder's House for an ultimate bourbon trail experience complete with a private dinner in their historic dining room and access to exclusive tastings.

If you're looking for a truly unique experience that celebrates one of America's most beloved spirits – then a visit to Maker's Mark Distillery is just what you need!

Visiting Makers Mark Without a Tour

Yes, you can visit Makers Mark without taking a tour. The Visitors Center is open from 9 am to 5pm every day, except for major holidays. You can explore the gift shop, tasting room, and educational exhibits without taking a tour. In the gift shop you can purchase bottles of Maker's Mark or items from the barrel selection. In the tasting room you can sample Maker's Mark products as well as craft cocktails and othr spirits made on-site. You can also learn about the distillation process and Maker's Mark history through interactive exhibits and videos. So come on by and experience Maker's Mark without a tour!

The Distillery Behind Makers Mark

Makers Mark is a small-batch bourbon whisky produced in Loretto, Kentucky by Beam Suntory. Beam Suntory is an international spirits company that was formed in 2014 with the merger of Suntory Holdings Ltd. and Beam Inc., two of the world's largest producers of distilled spirits. The distillery offers tours, and is part of the American Whiskey Trail and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Makers Mark is bottled at 90 U.S. proof (45% alcohol by volume) and sold in squarish bottles sealed with red wax.

Cost of Touring Makers Mark Distillery

It costs $25 per adult to tour and taste at the Makers Mark distillery. However, there is no charge for active duty military with an ID. During the tour, you will learn about the specialness and tradition of making Kentucky bourbon in an intimate setting. The tour includes a tasting of Makers Mark whiskey.

Staying at Makers Mark Distillery

Yes, you can stay at the Maker's Mark Founder's House for a tuly unique and unforgettable experience on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Located in Loretto, Kentucky, the historic house was built in 1840 by Robert Samuels and his wife Margie who founded Maker's Mark Distillery. This luxurious bed & breakfast offers guests the opportunity to stay in one of the four individually decorated rooms that all come with a full private bath and a cozy fireplace. Guests can also take part in exclusive tours of the distillery grounds, enjoy bourbon tastings, and even learn how to make their own bottle of Maker's Mark with their own personalized label. With all these features and more, this is truly an exceptional experience for bourbon lovers!

Dipping Bottles at Makers Mark

Yes, if you visit the Makers Mark distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, you can dip your own bottle in the famous red wax. The process is done by hand and has been a tradition of Makers Mark since it was first established in the 1950s. It's a fun activity that allows visitors to take home their own unique piece of Makers Mark history. All bottles are dipped to the same exact standard—the iconic red wax has become an iconic part of the brand.

Tour Length at Maker's Mark Distillery

At Maker's Mark Distillery, the tour length is 1 hour 15 minutes. The tours are available from Sunday to Saturday, 10am-5pm. The distillery offers a range of tours and experiences, including the Behind the Bourbon tour, MadeAtMaker's Cocktail Workshop, The Oak Experience and The Ambassadors Tour when your barrel is ready. All these tours provide a deep dive into the history, production and secrets behnd Maker's Mark Bourbon and its unique process. So don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the Maker's Mark Distillery and learn more about this iconic brand!

Is Makers Mark a Top Shelf Bourbon?

Maker's Mark is a highly acclaimed and widely available bourbon that can be considered top shelf. It is a wheated bourbon, which means it uses wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain in the mash bill. This gives it a softer, sweeter flavor than other bourbons. The regular version of Maker's Mark has earned a “mid-shelf” rating, while its Cask Strength variant has been given a “top shelf” rating by many whiskey connoisseurs due to its deeper, more robust flavor profile. Maker's Mark Cask Strength is often seen as one of the best widely available wheated bourbons out there, making it an excellent choice for those loking for a top shelf experience without having to search far and wide for bottles like Pappy or Weller.

Who is the Current Owner of Makers Mark?

Makers Mark is currently owned by Beam Suntory, Inc., a global leader in premium spirits. Founded in 2014 through the merger of two of the world's leading beverage companies — Beam Inc. and Suntory Holdings Limited — Beam Suntory has a portfolio of more than 100 brands, including many of the world's most admired and top-selling premium spirits. Maker's Mark Distillery was acquired by Beam Suntory in 2011 and is now the sixth largest bourbon distillery in the world. The distillery, located in Loretto, Kentucky, produces 16 brands, labels and variations of Bourbon, all under the ownership of Beam Suntory.

Does Makers Mark Distillery Have a Bar?

Yes, Makers Mark Distillery does have a bar! Located in Loretto, Kentucky, the Makers Mark Distillery offers its guests an unforgettable experience with its immersive tours and tastings. The bar at the distillery is a great place to relax after exploring the historic grounds of the distillery, featuring an array of Makers Mark-inspired cocktails, as well as othr bourbon-based drinks and craft beers. With live music often playing on weekends, it's a great spot to spend an afternoon with friends or family.

Makers Mark Distillery is a must-see destination for anyoe looking to experience the traditions and nuances of Kentucky bourbon. With its unique and intimate tour, Maker's Mark promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling like you have stepped back in time. Whether you take a tour and tasting for $25 per adult or stay at the Founder's House for the Ultimate Bourbon Trail Experience, Maker's Mark Distillery offers something for everyone. So come on down and take part in this historic tradition – you won't regret it!

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Maker’s Mark Announces Rye Bourbon, First New Mashbill Ever

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Maker’s Mark distillery, famous for their red winter wheated whiskey, announced this morning that for the first time since their founding more than six decades ago, they’ll be releasing bourbon whiskey made with a second, rye mashbill.

Maker’s Mark Rye Bourbon breaks a precedent of more than half a century, and the new bottling, aged the same way as the wheat recipe, will be distinguishable only by the green wax atop the bottle.

“All these years we’ve been so focused on wheat—the whole time there was a whole other grain out there for flavoring bourbon,” explained Bill Samuels, patriarch of the brand. “We started playing with it about a decade ago, and after it aged for a few years, I said, well there might be something here.”

In contrast with the smooth, slightly crisp profile of the wheated Maker’s Mark bourbon, Maker’s Mark Rye Bourbon will be a sharp, spicy bourbon meant to hurt a little on the palate.

“I like that kick you get. It’s definitely different than what we’ve ever done before.”

The distillery has apparently done secretive market tests to examine whether the bartending world is ready for a rye bourbon, and according to Samuels, they see a huge opportunity. “We’re already looking at cutting back on this easy-drinking stuff and turning out some of this punchier, more aggressive recipe for the next few years,” explained Samuels.

Maker’s Mark Rye is available today, April 1, on limited shelves for $49.99.

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Though it's popularity has waxed and waned over time, the Moscow Mule remains one of the most popular cocktails in the United States. First created in Los Angeles in the 1940s (despite its namesake), the refreshing, effervescent combination of vodka, lime and ginger beer is a member of a broader family of cocktails called bucks—drinks that include ginger beer and citrus—which date to the late 1800s. The Moscow Mule is one of the best known cocktails of this kind, but the "mule" terminology itself has since extended to a wider array of drinks.

The Kentucky Mule substitutes bourbon for vodka, hence the “Kentucky” moniker. The weightier profile of bourbon cuts through the ginger more noticably than vodka, resulting in a more flavorful drink than the original. For the best results, use a high-quality ginger beer with a spicier flavor profile that can better stand up to the whiskey. Or, if you’d like to experiment, you can try your hand at making your own ginger syrup . In that case, use club soda as your bubbly topper.

The Kentucky Mule is exceedingly easy to make. Simply combine your ingredients with plenty of ice in a copper mug, if you have one. Otherwise, a highball glass will do. Garnish with mint, and you have an whiskey-based twist on the classic that you’ll want to drink all year long.

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2 ounces bourbon

1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

Ginger beer , to top

Garnish: mint sprig

Add the bourbon and lime juice to a copper mug or a highball glass.

Fill the mug or glass with ice and top with ginger beer.

Garnish with a mint sprig.

What's the Difference Between a Buck and a Mule?

Both a buck and a mule denote drinks that follow the classic highball template , but specifically call for ginger beer or ginger ale, along with a squeeze of citrus. One of the earlier and most popular examples of a buck is the Dark 'n Stormy , but the term covers a range of cocktails that include these ingredients.

The mule is one of the cocktails that falls under the buck umbrella. It originally only described its namesake Moscow Mule, but the runaway popularity of the cocktail has caused "mule" to supplant "buck" as the more common modifier in recent times. It could be argued, however, that a buck can mean a highball that uses ginger beer and any citrus, while a mule specifically calls for lime.

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Hammer and Sickle

The Hammer & Sickle cigar has a light, medium bodied flavor with a 5 year aged Connecticut Shade wrapper 3 year aged fillers. Hammer & Sickle cigars are hand-made in Santiago, Dominican Repuclic. Hammer & Sickle is extremely smooth with slight hints of pepper, while coating the palate with a creamy richness.

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