Maker's Mark Distillery

Perhaps my favorite distillery experience of them all in the area. The whole process and area was amazing and beautiful. The check in center and various places around the distillery are like you are walking around and art gallery which they explain in the tour. Everyone was amazing, the tour guide was great and knowledgeable. It’s a walking tour but it takes you through so many nice areas to see and experience. Not much walking wasted. The buildings are beautiful. The tasting part was great. My favorite part was at the gift shop they let you buy a bottle at retail price and let you wax the top yourself. So cool to have a bottle at home that I waxed. So worth it. I enjoyed every aspect of it! Buy your tickets online and plan out the time to get there. Came in early Feb which was perfect as it avoided the big crowds.

We came for a tour and tasting in a group of four. I was immediately impressed with the beauty of the grounds and the stunning, modern art style of the waiting area and art installations around campus. It was a beautiful contrast that married classic and modern. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and practiced, though I felt like there were a few times he had to move quickly to stay on schedule. A little more breathing room to the itinerary might be good. The tour-visible equipment was very well laid out and accessible to visitors, and I enjoyed seeing their distillation equipment compared to some others we'd seen. The cedar lined vats were novel. I loved the Margie room and all the info about her and the other founding figures that our guide gave. I also enjoyed seeing the staving progress and cave. Overall it was a lovely tour.

We had a tour with Logan and he was great! He was very informative and passionate about Maker’s Mark which made it such a great experience for us. We brought our two little girls along for the ride and he made it so fun for all of us. His tour definitely heightened our love and appreciation for Maker’s Mark whiskey. The grounds were absolutely breathtaking. The tour and tasting were very well organized and the gift shop experience was unlike any we’ve ever experienced. My husband and I both got to wax seal our own bottles and we had a blast! This is one experience we will never forget! If you are considering a tour at Maker’s Mark, we would highly recommend it (and we hope you get Logan as your tour guide as you’ll be in for a treat!!).

The grounds are beautiful and well-kept. The tour was very informative and immersive while still being inclusive of people that may not know as much about bourbon and it's history. Our guide was incredibly informed and definitely made the tour an enjoyable experience. Even got to dip my own bottle in the gift shop on the way out! Can't wait to come back!

A beautiful campus. The tour and our guide was fabulous. The real downside was that the production line was on vacation so we didn’t get to see the bottles being filled, labeled, dipped, and there was no mention that parts of the tour would be closed when I booked. Maker’s Mark needs to do better informing its visitors of closures, especially as I read through other reviews that mention similar issues with things being closed. We didn’t go to the bar as the tasting was enough because this place is far out in nowhere and we had other things to see.

This was an amazing experience. I have so much more respect for the brand itself seeing how personal each human interaction takes place with each bottle from start to finish. The lunch was delicious and the smiles on every employee while they worked was refreshing. I will say getting to be part of a group that was there to select a store pick was special itself. "Woody's presentation is personable and informative. The Makers Mark Distilery tour is one to put on your bucket-list. Even if you do not drink the knowledge you will receive is mind blowing and so interesting.

Thoroughly enjoyed the Behind the Scenes tour today, our local guide was chatty and informative and a font of knowledge about MM. The 2 hour Tour starts in the old house up top where you can grab a bite of a cocktail, my sandwich was delicious! All areas of the production process are covered right from the raw ingredients through to production, maturation and bottling. Fascinating to learn about the history of the distillery and the family behind it. The guide was extremely generous with the samples and it covers all of the current range available at the end of the tour. Favourites were the Cask Strength and 101. As MM is slightly off the beaten track it does attract as many people as some of the other distilleries but its worth the detour!

I recently had the amazing opportunity to take part in the Ambassador's American Oak Seed to Sip Tour with Ethan, and I can honestly say—it was an unforgettable experience! Maker’s Mark continues to lead the industry in sustainability, and this tour was a perfect showcase of their dedication to responsible craftsmanship. Walking through the stunning 1,100-acre Star Hill Farm was truly inspiring. No matter how many times I visit, there’s always something new to learn, and after four consecutive years of touring Maker’s Mark, I’m still blown away by the depth of knowledge and innovation they share. One of the highlights for me is always the Private Selection program, which allows for incredible flavor customization through unique stave profiles. The selection on this tour was absolutely outstanding—rich, complex, and simply delicious. If you’re a bourbon enthusiast, this tour is an absolute must—it’s an experience that only gets better with time!

Overall experience was fantastic from start start to finish. The drive to the distillery was scenic and the grounds were beautifully nestled in between the Kentucky hillside. We were warmly greeted by staff upon entering and our tour guide, Michelle, was phenomenal. Her passion, knowledge, and fun personality really made our trip memorable! The attention to detail was quite incredible throughout our tour and the personal touch of being able to hand dip our botttle seal was a great way to wrap up our experience. We also had the chance to speak with another staff member on our way out who stopped to take a picture for us. He shared some other interesting facts and was truly happy and blessed to be working for such a wonderful family and business. This speaks volumes for the brand. As a bourbon lover and Makers Mark Ambassador, this experience confirmed my loyalty.

My family and I did the Sip and Stroll tour. We had a great experience and plan to make it a Christmas tradition!

Did the Golden Ambassador Experience and had a ball. Learned a ton about bourbon and the Marker's Mark brand. Got to dip my own bottles in the signature red wax. We visited in early January and the grounds were beautiful....I would love to visit in the summer. Maker's is an interesting company with an interesting story. Have a ton of respect for how they manage the brand. Would definitely come back and try to combine with some Kentucky golf.

Wow that road into the farm is rural, if you get car sick, take some Dramamine! We arrived 5 minutes late and the customer service team was so helpful and accommodating they were able to shift our reservation to the next time slot! Which actually was perfect because it allowed us time to visit the restroom and the cocktail bar before the tour. We met the resident cat - DO NOT TOUCH- but admire his handsome sleepy self while sipping the cider! This was our first visit and we loved the entire experience! From the beautiful views, modern art, rich history, knowledgeable guide Griffin (or Glenn?) and of course the yummy tasting! It was an excellent experience.

The grounds and artwork/glass are stunning. The tour was informative and we had a fun guide. The guide sounded like a Southern Preacher in the way he joked around. The reason for three stars are two major bummers: Bummer #1: The uniqueness to Maker's Mark branding, as "Miss Margie" knew, is the dipping of the bottle necks in wax. We made advance reservations and this was not a unique tour. It was a tour that happens regularly yet, they could not time the assembly line so that we could see the dipping of the bottle necks. Seriously? We waited in the assembly line room for awhile for the workers to return, but they did not came back. Aren't they on a regular lunch schedule? If not, I don't think it would that be that difficult to coordinate the tours to see the dipping of the bottle necks. Bummer #2: They did not tell us that the restaurant was closed for a private event (they had our email address because we had to make advance reservations and sent a reminder for the tour). If you've toured the distilleries, you know there's very little food available around in the towns. We were hungry after the tour because it was lunchtime and it's not a good idea to keep drinking if you're not eating. They could've offered cheese and crackers for sale. Four Roses has a refrigerator where you can buy a few items. Gee, forethought. Because of this, we didn't feel that we wanted to sample cocktails (that sounded yummy) because we were way too hungry and on an empty stomach that's not a good idea. Their marketing and branding, seen all around, are right on. Not sure if this could also be called a museum with all the beautiful artwork and glass. The grounds are meticulous and very well landscaped. Extremely scenic.

We came here for the Holiday Sip n Stroll on a Thursday night. We had a great guide, who kept us entertained on our tour. We started with a warm cocktail and headed to the first stop. We got to see the entire process and there was an opportunity to dip a bottle on the actual bottling line. I always enjoy the tours at Maker's because I'm related to the Burks that started the Burks Spring Distillery, which was once on the land that Maker's is on. This was such a fun event for Christmas and I would definitely make this an annual event.

One of the best bourbon tours I've been on. Very informative and beautiful grounds. It can be a bit challenging to get there as some of the roads are winding and tight. Definitely worth the trip. Great little bar behind the reception area to try a cocktail before your tour. Unfortunately didn't get a chance to try the restaurant. The tour was well paced and a lot of great information was shared. Got to finish it off by dipping a few bottles and enjoying a great sample of Maker's.

Fabulous tour. Two friends, my husband, and I are in town visiting Louisville and doing bourbon tours - we did Peerless yesterday, which I enjoyed, and this was a lot bigger, but also great. When you arrive, there's a beautiful lobby with lots of artwork. They also have a cat, aptly named Whiskey Jean, who was sleeping in a little nook. Our tour was at 11am and it ends at the gift shop, where I was able to hand dip a bottle of Maker's that we bought... Pretty cool! The company has a beautiful campus, too, and the tour guide told us that the founder's wife specifically designed the campus knowing they'd probably want to give tours some day. If you do the tour, keep an eye out for the Chihuly glass ceiling near the end, too. They also have a cocktail lounge which is near the lobby, so we tried a few cocktails there. They also have a restaurant. This was my first time here, the 2nd time for my husband and the 4th and 5th times for our friends, if that gives any indication how nice the tour/campus is! I would definitely return for another tour in the future.

Maker's Mark is off the beaten path within the Bourbon Trail having narrow, winding roads get you to the distillery. But wow was I impressed by this tasting and tour! My family and I signed up for an early morning tasting and tour. The grounds itself were extremely well kept and featured many art pieces and sculpture pulling in an elevated atmosphere. Staff all around were extremely friendly and welcoming. The tour lasted an hour plus a 15 minute tasting. We ventured through every part of the distilling process: ingredients, process, equipment, label making, bottling, history, progression. Our tour guide was fabulous! We ended with a (4) spirit tasting of both common and exclusive spirits. We ended in the gift shop where one can safely dip their own bottle purchased. The tour and tasting was $26 per person but included fair wages for staff. Overall, I was highly impressed with our experience at Maker's Mark. It left me with a new found appreciation for the brand and some highly personal bottles to take home with me. Tip: Bottling and label production does not happen on Saturdays or Sundays if you are looking to book a weekend tour.

Three-hour drive for Makers Mark, um yes please! We were staying south of Nashville for a mini vacation and Maker's Mark sounded like a wonderful day outing. One great aspect of the drive is really getting to see the back country of Kentucky, which is absolutely stunning! On arrival, you are greeted with the utmost hospitality from the staff. We made it just on time for the tour, which to be honest is one of the best tours I've been on in quite some time. Our host was so knowledgeable, funny, and just so sweet. In and out of barrel rooms, bottling lines, caves, and of course the tasting room was a treat. We sampled several whisky's (No E as a nod to the Scottish) and I was absolutely sold on all of them. We ended up purchasing a bottle in the tasting room shop so we could do the official "wax dip", which was well worth it quite honestly! All and all, I'd totally revisit in a heartbeat as it was such a great tour at a phenomenal price point!

I visited Maker's Mark Distillery around Christmas time and it was nicely decorated for the occasion. There was a Christmas tree made out of whisky bottles, Christmas lights strewn about and a giant Christmas tree made out of poinsettias. My buddy and I took the tour of Maker's Mark. The guide was very knowledgable, we learned a lot about the history if the distillery and how whisky was made. There was also a lot of art to view along the tour such as a glass ceiling made by the artist Dale Chihuly. The tour ends with a tasting of four of their whiskys. My favorite turned out to be the Makers 46. After the tour we stopped at the gift shop where you have the option to purchase a bottle to dip in wax like that is Maker's Marks signature. The cheapest option was only 20 bucks which seemed very reasonable and made for a great memento. We also dropped by the bar for a couple of drinks. I had an espresso martini and old fashioned. Both were very good. The old fashioned may have been the best old fashioned I've ever had! Definitely a great experience and probably the best distillery tour I've done.

Maker's Mark Distillery is a must-visit. I recently toured the distillery, and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. Nestled in the beautiful Kentucky countryside, the setting is picturesque, with charming red buildings, bubbling creeks, and an overall rustic feel that makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. The tour itself was incredibly informative and engaging. Our guide Andrew was knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about the Maker's Mark brand. We got to see the different processes of the making of the whisky. The highlight, of course, was the tasting room, where we sampled different expressions of Maker's Mark. As a Maker's Mark Ambassador, the experience was even more special. The Ambassador program is a fun way to feel connected to the brand--you get your name on a barrel, receive updates on its progress, and eventually, you can even buy a bottle from your very own barrel. And on top of it all, you get to wax your own bottles with your very own name on it. The perks of being an Ambassador are definitely worth it if you're a Maker's Mark fan. The entire experience is thoughtfully curated and well worth the trip. Whether you're an Ambassador or just there for a day of bourbon fun, Maker's Mark Distillery delivers an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.

Absolutely world class experience at MM. 10/10. Definitely do a tour, and you can have a cocktail while you wait or just take it on the tour. Afterwards, we dipped our bottle in the gift shop (my favorite part. Great deal for $19.99 and you get the bourbon). After, we just hung out on the patio, drinking a cocktail, and there were even Carolers.

I have never liked bourbon, but I knew doing bourbon tours would be a lifetime experience. Maker's Mark made me love bourbon. Maker's Mark embodies the qualities of humanity, conservation, and story. Every single aspect of Maker's Mark turned a disliker of the spirit into a loving ambassador. I absolutely would recommend everyone to visit Maker's Mark to see what it means to "withstand the test of time." Our tour guide, Taylor, was the epitome of class. She was knowledgeable and personal which made our experience all the more incredible! The grounds are gorgeous, the cooking and fermenting building was unbelievable, and the smell of the barrel houses should be bottled and sold. Highly recommend and loved every second!

Best tour, hands down!! You must go to Maker's Mark Distillery. I visited August 2024 on a fine hot summer day! Let's go back! You have got to become a Maker's Mark Ambassador. I got to graduate this past weekend, dip my own bottle, and tour this amazing distillery for free. Ambassadors get two free tour tickets. Plus, nice swag and emails keeping you looped in on all things Maker's Mark. Our tour guide was the best I have had so far. I've been on about 15 tours, and she's #1 so far. I love it when people tell history in the most entertaining ways. It's stays with you. We were late and got switched. Everything happens for a reason! I was smiling and laughing and learning the whole team. I got a name tag with an Ambassador pin on it to wear. It was a memorable experience. In the end, we got to try 5 awesome Maker's products. 46 is my favorite! My Ambassador bottle is the regular Maker's. I got to dip my bottle. My sister bought me an Ambassador rock glass. Very mindful! Very demure! Lol! You must go to this distillery if in the area!!

Everyone was welcoming and hospitable. Our guide was first rate! Best of all, the bourbon was deeeelicious. Proud to be a Maker's Mark Ambassador!

Maker's Mark is absolutely the most beautiful distillery!! The buildings and the use of the red wax color throughout is gorgeous!! The tours are great and you get to see the whole process from start to finish. They also have a great bar where you can get a cocktail before your tour as well. They also have quite a few pieces of glass art throughout. The tasting experience is fantastic too!! The best is seeing the mountain they blew a hole in and added a door so they could store their barrels in a cave like environment!!

Come here for the absolutely gorgeous setting and the connection to nature. Somehow, the company has been able to keep that going even while being owned by Beam Suntory, Inc in modern times. The tour gives you the feeling that not much has changed over the years, which is amazing. Our guide was amazing and answered all the questions any of us in the group could think of. Even the tasting experience is worthwhile. For me, I thought Maker's Mark was basically one choice. Well, now I know what staves are that can go INSIDE a barrel when it is aging. That was the "secret" to creating the 46 version which is the recipe of Bill Samuels Jr., son of founders Bill and Margie. After a long day on the bourbon road I can't say I have become an expert, but at least I am a little more informed now!

This is our 3rd year on the Bourbon Trail and our 1st visit to Maker's Mark Distillery. The drive there was on narrow roads through the beautiful country. We were wondering if Waze was failing us because we were in the middle of nowhere, but we found it and happy we did. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The visitor center with their bar is gorgeous and the artwork in the buildings is amazing. Our tour guide was Griffin and he did an excellent job. He answered all the questions from our group and was very engaging. We learned a lot of history about the owners. At the end of the tour, we had a tasting and then ended in the gift shop. There you have the chance to dip your own MM bottle in their trademark red wax. Fun keepsake. Maker's Mark moved into my top 3 distilleries. I recommend adding this one to your Bourbon Trail itinerary.

We were highly encouraged to take the full tour of the makers mark distillery. The entire tour is about an hour and 15 minutes and ends with a tasting of four of their bourbons. (Standard, cask strength, no. 46 silver oak, and single barrel) Taking a walk at the grounds you get access to the buildings and can see the history of the brand. It was interesting to learn a lot. It is a huge campus to walk so if you have challenges walking, this is probably not the best tour for you. You're also going on and off of uneven surfaces during the walking tour.

Gorgeous property. Beautiful art. Good bourbon tasting. Our tour guide Jim did a great job.

One of my favorite distillery experiences. We did the full tour and were taken to all part of the grounds. Which were beautiful. We saw their rickhouses, labeling, and distilling areas. All very impressive and clean! The tasting was generous and very informative. After the tasting we walked through a beautiful stained glass ceiling corridor which lead to their gift shop. We were able to dip our own bottles which we took full advantage of. It was a really cool experience and I highly recommend it! We had a blast and would love to visit again!

It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. The property is gorgeous. Griffin was our guide and he did a great job. Take the tour, drink the bourbon and enjoy the day.

We had a great experience. We did the tour and our guide Chad was very knowledgeable. It was so fun to try all the bourbons and then get to dip the bottle you buy. The story of makers mark really makes you appreciate the drink more

They have mastered the vanishing art of customer service. Of course the bourbon is on point. In addition there are other bourbons in the offering to delight. The tour was fabulous ( shout out to Cheyenne) and the property is meticulously maintained. Beautiful property. TAKE THE TOUR. You won't be disappointed!

We did the sip and stroll tour and it was amazing. Our guide -Jeremy- was great. Very personable and educated on the property and product. Beautiful grounds and even better bourbon.

Great tour and a good place to start if it's your first time on any tour. It would be good if the food place stayed open for a couple more hours as there aren't many food options nearby. Pack some snacks! Bourbon Tasters - Decent experience, feels rushed.

What an absolutely beautiful distillery. We purchased tickets for the tour and it blew our minds! I am not much of a bourbon drinker and my friend is pregnant, so the experience was more for our husbands... however, we enjoyed ourselves so much! The tour was 1hr 15mins and we enjoyed every minute of it! It was so insightful and interesting hearing about the history of how this distillery came to be one of the most iconic in the world with its trademark red wax seal. You will not be disappointed with this awesome tour. Oh, and when you learn about Marji you'll agree with me when I say she was a bad ass business woman and such an iconic figure!! Make sure to visit the gift shop and purchase a bottle so you can dip it in the iconic red wax!! Such a fun and cool experience.

Did a tour here for the first time and it was wonderful from beginning to end. Our guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable and made the experience memorable in the way he talked about the history of Maker's. We also got to talking about other things such as our love/hate for the minnesota vikings! If you're an ambassador, don't forget to mention it because they'll give you a nice little pin. If you're looking distillery-only bottles, definitely grab their private select barrel and dip it yourself!

I gotta be honest. I don't really like Makers. I don't hate it but its not top of mind when I ordering at a bar or purchasing at the store. But when in Kentucky you have to hit the major distillers (no pun intended), so I didn't hesitate at all to get tour tickets. Plus I figured there would be items on site that you couldn't get anywhere else that I might like. The road to get here was long, windy, and a lil bumpy, but the grounds are absolutely beautiful! When you arrive, you are greeted by what can only be described as a pristine, minimalist art gallery complete with gorgeous works of art. The firs thing I said when I walked in was, "omg that's a Chihuly!" It's stunning! We began our tour. Our guide was great! She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all the things happening on campus and with the brand. She told us about the mash bill and how it's ALWAYS the same (this dispelled my original idea that I might find something else I liked better). As we entered each of the different buildings holding machines, barrels, and tanks for each stage of the process, I kept thinking "maybe I'm remembering wrong, maybe I DO actually like Makers," because it smelled SO good. By the time we reached the tasting room I was eager to try everything. Unfortunately, I did not leave liking the product any more (or less) than when I arrived but I what I did gain is a deep appreciation for the company. Their commitment to sustainability, quality, and keeping the business family operated while supporting other family businesses is admirable! And you know I had to dip a bottle ;)

The grounds at Maker's Mark were beautiful. The info provided on the tour was educational and helped me appreciate what makes Maker's Mark bourbons unique. Our tour guide, Cheyenne, was engaging, knowledgeable, and funny.

Great atmosphere and wonderful history and tour of one the best bourbon distilleries in the World

Checking out the different distilleries. We enjoyed the tour. Appreciated the visit into the mash house! Intimate tour and well done! Tracy did a fine job representing Makers Mark.

We had an amazing morning/afternoon at Maker's Mark Distillery. It is a bit of a drive from Louisville but well worth it! The grounds are meticulously kept, the tour guides are friendly and know their information, and the restaurant serves a delicious lunch! The restaurant was busy the day we were there so we sat outside instead of waiting for a table inside their temporary restaurant. They had a fire going outside and the weather was beautiful. Our tour guide Josie was very knowledgeable and we loved her stories. To cap off our visit we were able to dip two bottles of Maker's Mark!

I can't say enough about this place! Took my son here so he could dip his own bottle and what a fun experience. The people working were very informative and answered all the questions we had. The building to dip bottles is a little farther down the property from where you park and although it was a little chilly outside I'm so happy we walked around the grounds it's absolutely breathtaking! Wether your a bourbon drinker or not, this place it worth a visit even if you dip the bottle for a gift for a friend! Also, you can go to their website and customize a label ( that ships in the mail) to put on your hand dipped bottle!

This may be an unpopular opinion, but personally I would skip this one unless you feel you have to see it. This distillery is so far out of town - we thought we would detour and see it on our way to Nashville at the end of our trip. It was a very far detour - like an hour off the main road. However, the distillery is very pretty and artsy. We enjoyed the tour and the grounds. We didn't have a tour pre-booked but were able to get one last minute. I would highly recommend booking in advance though. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and charismatic which made the tour more enjoyable. I liked the different aspects to this tour compared to others like the printed label we got to keep and seeing the dipping of the bottles.

We went to a few distilleries during our Bourbon Trail and this was hands down our favorite. The grounds are quite beautiful and were a joy to walk around, even during as cold as it was on the day of our visit. We had a fantastic tour guide, Laura, who was exceptional in every way. Very educational but also super entertaining. I get bored extremely easily and she kept my attention for the entirety of the tour. The tour itself provided interesting info about the brand: its history, the production process, etc. You can even dip your own Maker's Mark bottle! This was a really wonderful experience. I can't find another page for the restaurant on site so I'll review it here! EXCELLENT. I'm so glad we had time to stop in before leaving. There are so many delicious items on the menu it was hard to choose but I didn't want to fill up so ordered their vegetarian soup of the day, I believe it was a tomato soup. It was wonderful. I was really appreciative to see vegetarian options, including a vegetarian meatloaf which GF ordered. It comes with some veggies. I helped her with the loaf, which was fantastic. We also ordered the bourbon slushies which were, also, amazing. Try to save time to go to the restaurant because it's very, very good.

Guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun. We were shown the process and history of creating makers mark. We did the Christmas tour and they decorated with lights and had Christmas carolers. We were served a great cocktail, dessert, and private select bourbon.

It was a wonderful distillery unlike any other I have been to. It was great to see all the production happening on site, from barrel to bottle--it was amazing.

Excellent tour, incredible grounds and history. Our tour guide, Taylor, was also awesome. The samplings at the end was like finishing touches on an Ice Cream Sundae. Pretty darn tasty. Very accommodating for our 2 labrador retrievers also.

I absolutely loved our "Behind the Bourbon" tour at Maker's Mark. The tour guide was awesome and very engaging. I highly recommend giving this tour a chance.

After many years of travelling through the Bluegrass State, and later exploring the distinctive taste of Maker's Mark and their extensive history, I finally schedule a tour to visit their storied and beautiful expanse to see how this all American spirit is made. For the final approach into the distillery, I ventured down Maker's Mark Road, which took me down some winding and visually stunning scenery of this segment of Kentucky. Upon arrival, I took a stroll through their good sized garden, which is now making the move into fall, but still colorful and full of life. The guest center is welcoming, with a Dale Chihuly art piece in the lobby, along with various other art from around the country. Our tour guide, Tim, I would describe as having a Ryan Reynolds "look" with a Kentucky accent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Maker's Mark as well as how the famed spirit is crafted from the corn, red wheat and barley to the red wax dip at the end. I was taken by the stories of the Samuels family, with Bill Samuels, Sr and his new approach to bourbon and his wife Margie Samuels, who we learned was responsible for the overall look of the bottle, the label, the wax seal and the name Maker's Mark. Quite a legacy from one couple. And we saw all of that throughout the hour and a half tour, which took us to the historic distillery, where we saw the otherworldly vats filled with grain mash, along with the distinctive aroma. Then it was off to the rickhouses, where we learned about the attention to detail that is required to make Maker's Mark a consistent bourbon time after time. From there, we peeked into the bottling room, to see the bottles go on a sort of Rube Goldberg-esque ride with final element being the dip into the wax which makes each bottle of Maker's Mark unique. Finally, the tasting. Our group ended up in a comfortable setting in on of their tasting rooms and Tim walked us through several bottles of their products and told a bit about their flavor profiles and some cocktail ideas to try with them. Then off to the gift shop area where some in our group were able to purchase a bottle of their own to dip for themselves. I had another tour that day, but it did look like a fun way to cap off the experience. All told, I had a wonderful time on this tour and exploring the grounds. I would recommend it for any fan of bourbon, the history of Kentucky, or a way to connect with friends in a beautiful setting.

My active-duty Navy buddy and I completed the Sip and Stroll tour on Sunday with our tour guide, Taylor, and it was amazing. Started off with a DELICIOUS Gold Rush cocktail, stroll around the distillery grounds, and learn a lot about the history and future of Maker's Mark. We entered the barrel room and tasted a reserve bourbon (bottle escapes my memory), but it was great, and the scent in the barrel room was heavenly - I never wanted to leave At the conclusion of the tour, she gave a patch to both of us and thanked us for our service, I'm retired from the Navy. My buddy and I then went back to the welcome center and sampled some different bottles, and then went to the gift shop where I bought and dipped my own bottle of Maker's Mark 46. Over the weekend, we visited four Boubon Distilleries, I have listed them here in order of preference, and my buddy and I both agree. #1 Maker's Mark Distillery #2 Wild Turkey Distilllery #3 Buffalo Trace Distillery #4 Woodfords Reserve Distillery

Best bathrooms on the whole bourbon trail!!! Maker's Mark has a crazy nice campus, lots to explore and they have a great bar but I cannot stress how nice their bathrooms are, they gave Tuscany vibes! The lady that checked us in for our tour was a delight and suggested since we were there early we head to the bar and then check out the garden. That was a great suggestion, the garden was beautiful and so much was growing. As I non Bourbon drinker I opted out of a drink from the bar but the drinks did look good. Our tour was about an hour long and there were roughly 15-20 people on the tour. Madison was our tour guide who had great energy and very knowledgeable. I personally loved the tornado shelter room and the bottle dipping room. The tour came with a tasting of 4 different bourbons and they all had a real strong bourbon smell, everyone else seemed to enjoy everything. After the tour in the gift shop we decided to buy some bottles so we could dip them ourselves, it was a very cool experience. Pro tip: Get a personalized label from Etsy and then they will let you buy an unlabeled bottle, put your label on it and dip it.

Another great tour. Great grounds, amazing history, awesome tour guide(Chad)...dipped my own bottles. Amazing!!!

Lovely Ambiance Interesting history Great tour guide No pressure to buy Lovely tasting experience Bought 2 "specialty" bottles Had a great visit

Beautiful grounds. Behind the bourbon tour was informative. We enjoyed many samples along the way and got to dip our own bottle in wax

I had a lot of fun at the distillery taking the Tour. Our tour guide Tim was great and was able to answer all our questions. Dipping the bottles you purchase from the gift shop is a lot of fun also. I highly recommend taking the tour at the Makers Mark Distillery.

What an amazing surprise. Going into this tour- I was not expecting anything special, as I do not care for regular Makers. I am so blah to it- I have not even tried the 46 or Cask Strength. After our time at Maker's, I found my Top 5 ever whiskey with the 2023 Cellar's Age! WOW . Unfortunately it is not available for purchase, just a pour at the bar. Get the beautiful grounds early for the bar. If you are rushed- get your pour in a "to go" cup so you can take it on the tour. Tracy (I believe was our host, from Florida) was a lot of fun. Very knowledgeable about the Maker's history. Did I mention how beautiful the "campus" as they call it is?!? We stopped to meet the Scottish mason (more like an artist) building a bridge. I was floored by the attention to detail he is putting into his work. Every part of the tour was fun. The tasting was a great surprise since I was not expecting to enjoy the whiskey. Watching the bottling, dipping my own bottle in wax- everything was a great time!