Maker's Mark Flashcards
When and where was Maker’s Mark founded and by whom?
1953 by Bill Samuels and wife Margie in Loretto, KY
Star Hill Farms
Key Figures at Maker’s Mark?
Bill Samuels Sr.
Margie Samuels
Bill Samuels Jr
Rob Samuels
Dave Pickrell
Maker’s Mark Mash Bill?
70% Corn / 16% Winter Wheat / 14% Malted Barley
Fermentation at Maker’s Mark?
3 Days, 62 tanks total
(8 Cypress and 54 Stainless steel)
Distillation at Maker’s Mark?
Double, Beer column with 15 stripping plates followed by doubler. When they expanded - the created exact duplicate of original still.
Low Wines, Collection Proof, Entry Proof at Maker’s Mark?
Low wines at 120
130 Collection Proof off Doubler
Barrel Entry at 110
Maker’s Mark Yeast strain?
Proprietary, over 60 years old. Kept in refrigerator on second floor of distillery.
Wood specs at Makers Mark?
12 months air dried, lighter charred white oak.
For 46 - 10 French Oak staves added to barrels
Barrels are rotated
50 warehouses, 7 stories high
Key expressions at Maker’s Mark?
Maker’s Mark Bourbon
Maker’s Cask Strength
Maker’s Mark 101
Maker’s Mark 46
Maker’s 46 Cask Strength
Cellar Aged
Who owns Maker’s Mark?
Suntory currently owns Maker’s
Key specs for Maker’s Mark Bourbon?
70% Corn / 16% Winter Wheat/ 14% Malted Barley
Fermented for 3 Days
Proprietary Yeast for over 60 years
Collection proof 130 / Entry proof 110
4-6 years in barrels rotated through warehouses - subject to taste
Barrels are lightly charred and air dried for at least 12 months
Bottled at 90 Proof (45% ABV)
Key specs for Maker’s 46?
70% Corn / 16% Winter Wheat/ 14% Malted Barley
Fermented for 3 Days
Proprietary Yeast for over 60 years
Collection proof 130 / Entry proof 110
4-6 years in barrels rotated through warehouses - subject to taste
then finshed in barrels with 10 seared French Oak staves added for 9 weeks at 50C
Barrels are lightly charred and air dried for at least 12 months
Bottled at 90 Proof (45% ABV)
