Louisville is also part of the Bourbon Trail. Several well known Bourbon makers are all grouped together there. I only had time to go to one so it was Maker's Mark.
They do not age their bourbon as many do. Instead they process them in batches by taste. When the committee says they have the right taste, it is released for sale. Thus all Maker's MArk Bourbon tastes the same.
Wonder how I can apply for a job with the Quality Control Committee?
Here is the inside of a regular oak barrel they process the bourbon in. The barrel s are only used once and then sold. Some scotch makers use them, also furniture makers. The wood is charred on the inside.
Various groups have indicated MAker's Mark needed to bring out another product. So Maker's Mark 46 will become the additional bourbon. What is interesting is that it follows the same recipe but at a certain point in the process, they pour the bourbon out into another container and they add these pieces of wood. I believe they said they were French Ash. The bourbon is poured back into the barrel where it finishes processing. The result is a slightly sweater and lighter bourbon.
Yes they gave samples.
Maker's Mark 46 is just becoming available to the public and isn't in all areas yet.
I will post on my HLD Photos blog more about this.
One more horse from in front of the hotel.
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