Kevin Smith Passes the Maker’s Mark Torch

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon’s Kevin Smith passes the Bourbon Torch to the new Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Greg Davis. We interview Kevin during an Maker’s Mark Ambassador reception at  Kentucky Bourbon Fest 2010. Kevin tells BourbonBlog.com that he will become the Beam Global Spirits and Wine Director of Bourbon and Distillery Operations. ×

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Red, White and Blue Triple Pack

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Makers Mark Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com they are celebrating our nation’s Birthday PLUS honoring United States service men and women with a limited edition RED WHITE AND BLUE Triple pack. The company’s trademark red sealing wax is joined by patriotic blue and white in this first time edition. The Red, White, and Blue Triple Pack is… Read more »

John Calipari interview about John Calipari Maker’s Mark Limited Edition Bottle

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BourbonBlog.com interviews University of Kentucky Basketball Coach John Calipari about the John Calipari Maker’s Mark Limited Edition Bottles that were sold to raise proceeds for both UK Symphony Orchestra/UK School of Music’s program  bringing music to Kentucky public schools AND the Calipari Family Foundation for Children (CFFC). × Interview filmed at the 2010 Barnstable Brown… Read more »

The Perfect Finish Juelp by Aaron Price, Maker’s Mark Lounge, Louisville, Kentucky

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This is the winner of 2nd place recipe in the 2010 Four Roses Julep Contest. “The Perfect Finish” by Aaron Price of Maker’s Mark Lounge Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Four Roses Small Batch 3/4 oz Amaretto Disaronno Angostura Bitters Simple Syrup Orange Juice Orange Slice Mint Instructions: Place an orange slice in the bottom of… Read more »

Bourbon Barrel Smoked Pork, using retired Maker’s Mark Barrels

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Smoking with retired Maker’s Mark Bourbon Barrel tops and bungs adding flavor and depth on the grill at Varanese Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. Chef and Proprietor John Varanese shows us how in this video episode. The BBQ rub and the caramelizing sugars…mmmm watch. Special thanks Chef John Varanese, Dave Allen, Stephen Dennison and Cinephreak Pictures

Maker’s Mark Bourbon Wins Over Jose Cuervo Tequila, do you think they look the same?

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Maker’s Mark tells BourbonBlog.com that they have won a judgment confirming that its distinctive and famous free-form red wax seal coating is a well-known and valid trademark. The lawsuit was triggered by  a special bottling of Jose Cuervo Anejo Tequila Reserva De La Familia being dipped in a red wax. BourbonBlog.com recently took at look at… Read more »

UK Basketball Coach John Calipari on Maker’s Mark Bottle

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University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Calipari will appear on a limited edition Maker’s Mark bottle expected to be available beginning April 2. Marker’s Mark, the University of Kentucky and Keeneland unveiled a limited-edition bottle of the world-famous bourbon this afternoon presenting the bottle as seen pictured to to left. Marker’s Mark tells… Read more »

1990 World Series Champions Honored by Turfway and Maker’s Mark Bourbon

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Maker’s Mark Bourbon tells BourbonBlog.com that they are commemorating the Lane’s End Stakes at Turfway Park and honoring an entire team: the 1990 World Series champion Cincinnati Reds. This limited edition bottle is the seventh in a series honoring Turfway’s Kentucky Derby prep race. The 2010 bottle pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of the… Read more »