Make's Mark family's created a bourbon they enjoyed drinking and sharing with friends. In 1953 the Make's Mark changed an industry.
Bill Samuels, Sr. Created Maker's Mark he began with his only copy of the family's trusted 170 year old recipe. Bill experimented with different flavoring grains combinations instead of distilling them. His quick thinking not only saved him time but also led him to swap out the traditional rye grain that is commonly used in bourbons for soft, red winter wheat. This replaced the bite of rye with the delicate sweetness that Maker's Mark is known for today. Bill not only reinvented the family whisky, he and his collaborator Margie also revolutionized an industry. Co-founder is Margie Samuels.
The Distillery
Margie was much more than a homemaker, but she sure knew how to make distillery visitors feel at home. Some even credit her with inventing bourbon tourism. Margie ensured the distillery would receive the same attention to detail as the whisky, from its picturesque landscape to its distinctive red shutters. Margie even made Bill, Sr., agree that for every dollar that went into the bourbon, another would go into restoring the distillery's buildings and grounds.
The Bottle
If character came in a bottle, it might look something like this one. Margie's signature red wax topper isn't the only feature that helps Maker's Mark stand out from the crowd. The shape of the bottle, look of the label and even the name itself are all thanks to Margie the marketer. That square shape was inspired by Margie's collection of 19th-century cognac bottles – as was the wax that typically sealed them.
Maker's Mark Ambassador
Amanda Murphy
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Ambassador Since 02/16/21
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