On the Road at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival
This week, we’re in Bardstown, Kentucky for the annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival, which brings together more than 6,000 whiskey lovers from around the world. We’ll… Read More
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Maker’s Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Review: Fudge, Spice & Depth
My shifting preferences also point out how delicious and keenly unique every batch of Cellar Aged actually is. And that has me thinking … Maybe that $174.99 price tag isn’t as high as I initially thought.
Maker’s Mark Salutes World Series Champs – Los Angeles Dodgers
Maker’s Mark Bourbon is celebrating the 2024 World Series champions – Los Angeles Dodgers – with a limited edition bourbon called Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers. The limited edition Maker’s Mark Champion Selection x Los Angeles Dodgers is part of the distillery’s Private Selection program – which allows individuals, retail and restaurant […]
Maker’s Mark Wood Finishing Series ‘The Keepers Release’ Bourbon Review
I have to admit that when I learned of this new release, I thought, “How long can this Wood Finishing Series go on?” Well, it took only one taste of The Keepers Release to convince me that this extension of the series is a great idea.
NEW RELEASE: Maker’s Mark Ground Breaking Historic New Chapter
The iconic red wax darling better known as Maker’s Mark has been a one trick mashbill pony since it’s very first year of production in 1954. A legendary Bourbon that used wheat as its second leading ingredient (beyond corn of course) vs the industry standard of rye in second place. It took them over 50 […]
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New Maker’s Mark Wheat Whisky is groundbreaking in many ways
There have been several terrific entries to the category over the last few years, some of which we’ve reviewed. But this one’s a standout: lush in aroma and texture and fruit-centric like middle-age rye whiskies.
Chapter 11: Doom and Gloom or Saving Grace
Oregon’s Westward Whiskey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, as the House Spirits-owned distillery tries to reorganize its business and keep the stills running.… Read More
Maker’s Mark Debuts Wheat Whisky
Popular bourbon producer Maker’s Mark has ventured out into a wheat field and released their first wheat whisky – Star Hill Farm – the first wheat whisky from Maker’s Mark in the 70-year history of the company. Star Hill Farm Whisky 2025 uses a pair of mashbills: one comprised of 70% soft red winter wheat […]
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Maker’s Mark Breaks Tradition with First Wheat Whisky
Star Hill Farm Whisky will be the first to carry an Estate Whiskey certification — a new designation by The Estate Whiskey Alliance™ group established by the University of Kentucky to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the whiskey industry.