{"product_id":"makers-mark-whisky","title":"Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whisky","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaker’s Mark is a renowned small-batch bourbon distilled in Loretto, Kentucky (originally Burks’ Distillery) and now owned by Beam Suntory.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The brand was launched in 1958 by Bill Samuels Sr., who purchased the distillery in the 1950s and set about creating a bourbon distinct from the rye-dominant style of the time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Maker’s Mark is distinguished by its red wax seal, square bottle design, and a philosophy of craftsmanship and consistency.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Distiller and Production Philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaker’s Mark doesn’t publicly promote a single “master distiller” for the standard bourbon; the Samuels family and the brand’s blending\/production team manage quality and style.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Their philosophy emphasizes consistency, smoothness, and balance: to deliver a bourbon that is “never bitter or sharp” by substituting wheat for rye and rotating barrels during maturation to ensure uniform aging.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSource of Ingredients (Grain, Water, Yeast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe mash bill consists of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e70% corn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e16% red winter wheat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e14% malted barley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—a “wheated bourbon” formula which replaces rye in the mash to reduce spice edge and emphasize sweetness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Water used is drawn from the local limestone aquifer in Loretto, Kentucky, naturally filtered through limestone, which helps remove iron and support purity.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Yeast strains are proprietary to Maker’s Mark \/ Beam Suntory and contribute to their characteristic ester profile and fermentation behavior (not publicly detailed).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillation Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMaker’s Mark uses \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecopper pot stills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for its malted barley portion and continuous stills for grain (where applicable).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The spirit cuts are carefully selected to preserve the sweet, fruity esters while minimizing harshness. Batches are small—approximately 1,000 gallons (around 20 barrels) per batch.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation \u0026amp; Cask Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe bourbon is aged in new charred American oak barrels (typical for bourbon).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Maker’s Mark rotates barrels between upper and lower rickhouse levels during maturation to even out temperature-induced variances.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The color and flavor development derive from the interaction with the wood (vanilla, caramel, spice) over the maturation period, which is often around 6 years (but not strictly age-stated).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Vanilla, sweet oak, bright fruit, hints of wheat and caramel\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Balanced sweetness, caramel, oak, citrus, wheat notes, gentle spice\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Smooth, creamy, soft spice, clean oak echo, lingering warmth\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePairs well with grilled pork, roasted meats, caramel or apple desserts, blue cheese, or dark chocolate. Also good with barbecue or smoked dishes where its sweetness complements the char and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eServing Suggestions and Ideal Glassware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to open aromatics. Use a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or tulip whiskey glass for aroma concentration. Serving temperature around 18-22 °C is optimal. Also classic in bourbon cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Whisky Sour).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOnce bottled, Maker’s Mark is stable. Store upright in a cool, dark place (~15-20 °C). It is not intended for further aging in bottle; it is designed to be consumed over years rather than decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrain Type \u0026amp; Mash Bill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSingle batch wheated bourbon: 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e45 % (90 proof)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922276270294,"sku":null,"price":468.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/MakersMarkWhisky.png?v=1773668122","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/makers-mark-whisky","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}