Maker’s Mark Gold Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Maker’s Mark Gold Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Limited Edition Old Style Sour Mash 50.5%-ABV, 700ml bottles.

About Maker’s Mark:

Maker’s Mark is a small-batch, wheated bourbon whisky distilled at the Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky. Founded in 1953 by Bill Samuels Sr. and his wife Margie, the brand is famous for its hand-dipped red wax seal and its unique decision to use soft red winter wheat instead of rye in its mash bill to achieve a smoother, sweeter flavor profile.

The Maker’s Mark Difference

• Wheated Mash Bill: While most bourbons use rye for spice, Maker’s Mark uses 16% soft red winter wheat, which provides a creamy, front-of-palate sweetness with notes of vanilla and caramel.
• Handcrafted Traditions: Every bottle is still hand-dipped in red wax (a trademarked look), and every barrel is rotated by hand in the warehouse to ensure consistent aging.
• Spelling Legacy: It is one of the few American brands to use the Scottish spelling "whisky" without the "e," a tribute to the Samuels family's Scots-Irish heritage.
• Sustainability: As a certified B Corp, Maker’s Mark emphasizes regenerative agriculture and maintains its own limestone-filtered water source at Star Hill Farm.

   

Product Lineup

• Classic Maker’s Mark: The original 90-proof bourbon known for being approachable and smooth.
• Maker’s Mark 46: The first major new expression, finished with seared French oak staves for a bolder, spicier profile.
• Cask Strength: The original recipe bottled at its natural proof, typically between 108 and 114 proof.
• Cellar Aged: The distillery's oldest release, featuring a blend of whiskies aged up to 14 years in a limestone cellar.
• Wood Finishing Series: Annual limited releases, such as the 2026 Stewards Release, which use custom stave profiles to amplify specific flavors.

   

Visiting the Distillery

Located on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, the distillery is a National Historic Landmark.

• Location: 3350 Burks Spring Rd, Loretto, KY.
• Experiences: Visitors can book the Classic Maker’s Mark Tour (approx. 75 minutes) or participate in a bottle-dipping session to wax their own purchase.
• Dining: Star Hill Provisions offers farm-to-table cuisine, while the Homeplace Bar serves seasonal cocktails.