I‘ve delayed this post because I didn’t have pictures to accompany. Without further ado, I give you photographs and details of my MAKER’S MARK TOUR!
*The tour is free.
*Dipping your own bottle costs anywhere from $6.00 all the way up to $48.00.
*It is a magical experience-soo worth your time!
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| Entry into the “The Still House.” |
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| Outside of the Still House. I believe it has something to do with the natural water they use in the distilling process. I won’t tell all. Let’s just say it has to do with limestone. |
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| Every building on the premises has these red bottle cut-out shutters.. |
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| This barrel was filled in 1954. It is located in the entry area of the Still House. |
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| Mash tub tank. |
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| Inside look at the Mash tank churning away. |
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| 12′ self-sealing cypress buckets that contain the “sour mash.” Each tub holds 9,300 gallons of sour mash….in which they let you dip your finger into for a taste. No worries-it hasn’t been heated yet. |
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| Copper Kettles/Tanks to help “sanitize” and cook the whiskey/mash. |
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| Labeling line conveyor |
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| Barrel Warehouse. All Maker’s Mark barrels are aged for at least six years. |
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| E and me in the Barrel Warehouse. |
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| Our FREE samples of Maker’s Mark original and Maker’s Mark 46. My attempt at being artsy. |
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| Sweet Betty, our tour guide. I have soft spot for tour guides. |
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| E geared up, dipping his bottle like a pro! |
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| Dipping my bottle. Goggles, apron and gloves are required. A Maker’s Mark employee can dip about 25 bottles a minute. It took me 15-20 seconds for one! |
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| E and me with our charred oak barrel planks on the “Whiskey Creek” bridge. |
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| Barrel Warehouses hold anywhere from 15,000 -20,000 bottles. They are painted black to attract heat and assist in the aging process. |
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| Our crew. |
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| Prom 2011! Ha! JOKES! I actually sent the barrel wagon postcard to my sister! |
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| Genius Maker’s Mark logo designed by Bill Samuel’s wife. (You’ll have to go on the tour to get the story!) |
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| The sun shines bright on my OLD KENTUCKY HOME! SIMPLY. LOVELY |
Until next time, may your day be filled with magnolias, bourbon and a tour of something GRAND!
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