Maker's Mark Tour Dip Your Own Bottle
If you're a whiskey lover, you won't want to miss the Maker's Mark Tour Dip Your Own Bottle experience. This unique opportunity allows you to create your own custom bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon and hand-dip it in their signature red wax seal at the Maker's Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky.
The Maker's Mark Distillery
The Maker's Mark Distillery is a National Historic Landmark nestled in the rolling hills of Kentucky's countryside. The distillery was founded in 1953 by Bill Samuels, Sr., who wanted to create a bourbon that was smoother and more approachable than the traditional harsh bourbons of the time. Maker's Mark whiskey is made with a unique mash bill of red winter wheat, corn, and malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills, and aged in charred oak barrels for at least six years.
The distillery offers guided tours that take you through the entire bourbon-making process - from the milling of the grains to the bottling and labeling of the finished product. You'll also get to see the iconic red wax dipping process up close, as each bottle is hand-dipped in the heated wax before being labeled and packaged.
The Dip Your Own Bottle Experience
The Dip Your Own Bottle experience is a highlight of any visit to the Maker's Mark Distillery. Visitors can purchase a bottle of Maker's Mark whiskey and dip it in the signature red wax seal themselves, creating a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home.
The process is simple - you'll receive a freshly filled bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon and a tray of red wax. After donning a pair of gloves, you'll dip the bottle into the wax, rotating it to create the iconic drip pattern. You can even personalize your bottle with a customized label, which is printed on-site and affixed to the bottle before it's dipped in wax.
The Dip Your Own Bottle experience is available year-round, but it's wise to book in advance to avoid disappointment. The cost is around $50 per bottle, which includes the custom label and wax dip.
Other Maker's Mark Distillery Attractions
While the Dip Your Own Bottle experience is the main attraction at the Maker's Mark Distillery, there are plenty of other things to see and do. Some of the highlights include:
- A tasting of Maker's Mark bourbons and other spirits
- A stroll through the tranquil landscaped gardens and courtyards
- A visit to the on-site cooperage, where skilled craftsmen hand-make the oak barrels used to age the whiskey
- Browsing the on-site gift shop, which offers a wide range of Maker's Mark merchandise and souvenirs
Conclusion
The Maker's Mark Tour Dip Your Own Bottle experience is a must-do for any bourbon enthusiast. Not only do you get to create a unique souvenir to take home, but you'll also get an up-close look at the bourbon-making process and the history of one of America's most beloved whiskey brands.
