Maker's Mark sign


MAKER'S MARK



Location : Kentucky, Marion County town of Loretto. East USA
Region : Kentucky
Country : USA
Type : Bourbon, Kentucky (Small Batch Bourbon)
Distillery :  Maker's Mark Distillery
www.makersmark.com
Kentucky
Loretto Kentucky
KY-52E, 502/865-2099 or 2881
Maker's Mark Visitors Center, : \L\102) 865-2099
Founded : 1840
Owner : ?
Producer :  ?
Water : ?
Remark :

Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight bourbon Whisky - old style sour mash

: Maker's Mark is more properly refered to as 'Small Batch Bourbon' rather than 'Kentucky'
Located south-east of Louisville, Maker's Mark can be reached by road no 150 towards Bardstown..
They have free tour that includes the stillhouse, warehouse and bottling operation; tours hourly on the half hour, not handicapped accessible.
Visitor center Monday to Saturday from 10:30-3:30, Sunday 1:30-3:30, two miles off KY-52E, Phone : \L\11) 502/865-2099 or 2881).
The Samuels family has been making bourbon here since 1953. It is the only operating distillery in the country that is a National Historic Landmark.
The distillery is one of the smallest distilleries in the US with a total of 30 people working with production of Maker's Mark.
They produce 18 barrels per day, which might be compared with 700 for some of the larger distilleries.
They use wheat instead of rye, currently the ownly commerical distiller to make this substitution. The history of the Samuels family can be traced back to T.W Samuels, who began making bourbon back in 1844. The Samuels inital 'S' and the generation that first began producing at Star Hill (IV) compose the trademark for the company.

Makers Mark Bottlings


Maker's Mark
Straight bourbon Whisky
Maker's Mark Whisky on display Maker's Mark Whisky bottle. Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight bourbon Whisky - old style sour mash
Age : ? years old.
Vol : 45%
Type : Bourbon
PriceIn Skjold Burne (Tidligere Amager Vincenter) 70 cl 45% Dkr 279,00
Taste : ?
Remark : The Samuels family has been making whiskey since 1840. Bill Samuels Jr., current operator of the Maker's Mark Distillery near the tiny Marion County town of Loretto, represents the family's fifth generation in the business. Come along for a tour of how bourbon is made and a short history of one of Kentucky's best-known products. 
Maker's Mark Distillery is located 15 miles south of Bardstown via KY 49. Tours are conducted hourly on the half-hour from  10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. : \L\1T) Monday through Saturday and at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. on Sundays. 

For more information: Maker's Mark Visitors Center, : \L\102) 865-2099 
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Maker’s Mark is a well mannered bourbon whisky. It seduces the palate with a character all its own and provides an opportunity in connoisseurship filled with taste nuances. It is both subtle and full-flavoured. It is never harsh or offensive, but is a warm, colourful, exciting experience. Maker’s Mark is highly thought of by friends and connoisseurs alike. 
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"Maker’s Mark….it’s simply the best" 
Claude Taittinger, producer of quality Champagnes - Reims, France 
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"Maker’s Mark has the greatest finesse of any bourbon" 
Michael Jackson, author of A World Guide to Whisky 
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"In my opinion, unequivocably the finest bourbon in the world. If you try it, I guarantee it will change your mind about bourbon. That’s if you can find it first." 
Tony Aspler - Wine Tidings Magazine - Canada 

Readers remarks :  I am looking for Makers Mark collectable bottles. If you have any information on this you can E-mail me at jim8505@aol.com
Thank you
Jimmy


LINKS..........to official Makers Mark or related web pages.
Maker's Mark Maker's Mark website with heritage, tasting notes, history, craftsmanship and giftshop.


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