Maker's Mark Distillery
Distillery · Marion County
3350 Burkes Spg Rd, Loretto, KY 40037
Highlights
Famed bourbon producer with tours, restaurant, and bottle dipping
Famed bourbon producer with tours, restaurant, and bottle dipping
"Located in Loretto, this iconic distillery is set on grounds designated a National Historic Landmark; tours let visitors explore the property and partake in the signature hands-on experience of dipping their own bottle in the distinctive red wax. Because the site is fairly remote from Louisville, overnight stays are often recommended, and the family's Samuels House—a 200-year-old Federal-style home stocked with whiskey memorabilia—is an option for visitors seeking a deeper connection to the brand's history." - Kara Newman
"Known as one of the most beautiful distilleries on the trail, it features a restaurant called Star Hill Provisions and offers visitors the chance to hand dip their own bottle." - Jonah Flicker
"Maker’s Mark stands out as one of the trail’s most beautiful distilleries, with a fantastic restaurant onsite called Star Hill Provisions and a tour that culminates with the option to hand dip your own bottle." - Jonah Flicker
"A Kentucky bourbon distillery whose family history and local environment are central to its identity: company leadership emphasizes how Kentucky oak, limestone-filtered water, and generations of technique contribute to the state producing the vast majority of American bourbon. The distillery’s spirit is also treated as a culinary ingredient—used to add complexity to dishes and sauces when applied thoughtfully." - Terri Ciccone
"The whiskey producer’s factory in Loretto, KY was visited to see production in action, offering an inside look at distillation and barrel-related processes that contribute to the spirit’s final flavor profile." - Madeleine Davies
