Maker’s Mark

Happy Hour Live with Bill Samuels, Jr. of Maker’s Mark (Episode 926: February 16, 2022)

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It’s been more than a decade since Bill Samuels, Jr. “retired” as chairman of Maker’s Mark and turned the reins over to his son Rob, but the 82-year-old Bourbon legend seems just as busy today as ever. He joined us from his office at Maker’s Mark headquarters for the #HappyHourLive webcast the other night for a wide-ranging discussion of everything from his early days to being a mentor for today’s generation of emerging distillers. Join us each Friday night at 5:00pm New York time for our live webcasts on the WhiskyCast YouTube channel, our Facebook page, Twitter, and Twitch. Links: Read More »

Maker’s Mark Extols B Corporation Status

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Beam Suntory – owners of Maker’s Mark Bourbon – has announced that the Kentucky-based distillery has become a certified B Corporation, and claims to be the largest distillery in the world to receive the notation. The B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of inclusivity and sustainability. Beam Suntory says Maker’s […]

Mark of Distinction – Maker’s Mark becomes Largest Distillery Globally to achieve “B-Corp” Status

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Maker's Mark DistilleryDripping with goodness. Oozing with…well…a desire. A desire to make their surroundings a better place. To be a better partner to both humanity and Mother Earth. In both its internal working culture and the outside neighboring communities. To be better… In a nutshell, this is my interpretation of being B-Corp certified. Maker’s Mark Distillery in […]

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Maker’s Mark 101 Proof Review

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Once only available if you “knew a guy”, this dram with the well-worn ABV is now available to the general market: Maker’s Mark 101 Proof. Sitting in a comfy spot between the standard Maker’s and the Maker’s Cask Strength, this could be seen as a middle ground or a stepping stone between the two. Almost […]

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The Samuels House—Spend a Night at the (Bourbon) Museum.

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A trip to Kentucky to visit Maker’s Mark and other distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail® just got even more enticing with your chance to live inside Kentucky bourbon history dating back to 1820. When it comes to heritage and longevity, the Samuels family…

Maker’s Mark 101 Review

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 Maker’s Mark holds a special place in my bourbon journey as it was the first real bourbon I stocked as a house whiskey. That was probably 15 or so years ago and my preferences have changed considerably since then. These days I consider regular Ma…

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