Makers Mark

http://www.makersmark.com/ {nid 1WS}

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 3350 Burks Spring Road
 Loretto, KY
 502-865-2099 {nid 1WT}

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Bourbon distillery in Marion County, Kentucky. Nation's oldest distillery at original site. Only distillery to be named a national historic landmark. Bourbon is handmade in batches of less than 19 barrels. {nid 1WU}

Robert Samuels made the family's first whiskey in 1780. In 1840, T.W. Samuels, Robert's grandson, built first commercial distillery. Reciped remained unchanged for six generations. {nid 1WV}

Bill Samuels, Sr. changed the recipe, replacing the rye with red winter wheat for a gentler taste. Current owner is Bill Samuels, Jr. {nid 1WW}

Bottles have distinctive red sealing wax. You can dip your own bottle when you visit. {nid 1WX}

Tours: Monday-Saturday, 10:30am-3:30pm. Sunday, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm (but no bottle dipping). Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. {nid 1WY}

Directions {nid 1WZ}

From Louisville: I-65 south, exit 112. Highway 245 east to Bardstown. US 150 east through center of Bardstown to KY 49 south to Loretto. Follow brown signs. {nid 1X0}

From Lexington: Blue Grass Parkway west to Bardstown exit. US 150 west to KY 49 south to Loretto. Follow brown signs. Approximately 30 minutes from Bardstown. {nid 1X1}