Maker's marks are the initials or name of the manufacturing firm or other representative symbol stamped into a gold, silver or platinum item. Also called 'Trademarks,' they often provide the only evidence that a certain piece of jewelry has indeed been manufactured by a certain jewelry maker.

Maker's Mark's origin began when T. William "Bill" Samuels Sr., purchased the Burks' Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, for $35,000 on October 1, 1953. Production began in 1954, and the first run was bottled in 1958 under the brand's dipped red wax seal (U.S. trademark serial number 73526578).

FLAVORFUL WHISKY CRAFTED SUSTAINABLY. Maker's Mark® is committed to shaping the future of bourbon through innovation and investment for the better of people and planet.

Mashing. The mash bill of Maker's Mark is made of 70% corn, 16% soft winter wheat and 14% malted barley. There are two specialities about this mash bill.

Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark® is made with soft red winter wheat instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's smooth and balanced. Bill found his ideal mash bill in the kitchen, cleverly testing mash bills through bread in order to quickly test recipes without distilling and aging.

There are lovely notes of spiced honey and mixed peels, a little malmsey, hazelnut and a touch of cut fruit with toasty oak providing a backbone. Palate: Rich and full. There are notes of rye and spice, barley malt, a little nut oil with butterscotch and vanilla. Finish: Quite sweet with butterscotch and dry oak spice.

Maker's Mark has developed a passionate following among bourbon drinkers. The brand created a backlash last year by saying it was cutting the amount of alcohol in each bottle to stretch its whiskey supplies. Producers quickly scrapped the idea.

Maker's also used a unique bottle, dipped in red wax just like a fine cognac, and charged a premium price. At the time, a lot of other bourbon brands charged whatever they thought people in motorcycle gangs would pay for a bottle. "In 1965, Maker's released a bold advertising campaign: 'It tastes expensive...and is.

It's a classic, easy-going profile, and I'll always have a bottle open in my home. I think it is a quality bourbon, and one that is priced appropriately to other comparative flagship bourbon brands. It's OK. It's well manufactured, but they're going for something a little different than other brands.

Certainly not a beginner's bourbon, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength is for the enthusiast who's after bolder flavors and higher proofs. After being screen filtered to remove wood pieces and char, Maker's Mark® Cask Strength goes straight to the bottle at a range of 108 to 114 proof. This wouldn't work with just any whisky.

Maker's Mark® is the only major whiskey brand in the world that hand rotates their barrels throughout the rackhouse. Maker's Mark® is always aged to taste, but the whiskey spends around 5.5 to 7 years in the barrel. Around 378 barrels are mingled together to get the consistent flavor for each bottle.

Long dry finish of oak, caramel and a hint of corn. I like Maker's Mark. It doesn't have quite the depth and complex character that you can get with some bourbons, but it's well balanced, delicious and easy to sip.