The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld Maker’s Mark’s right to exclusive use of its distinctive seal of dripping red wax. The decision came in an appeal brought by Diageo North America and Casa Cuervo of Mexico, which had also used…
The Bourbon Women’s next event is “Women of Many Flavors,” to be held 5:30-8 p.m. May 17 at the new Distilled Spirits Epicenter in downtown Louisville. Epicenter founder David Dafoe and Jane Conner, senior Heritage Team manager for Maker’s Mark,…
The weather turned suddenly chilly here this weekend, which put me in the mood for baking. Happily having all the ingredients on hand, I decided to try a recipe for Bourbon Banana Bread with Pecans and Dark Chocolate that I’d…
Last year, I had the pleasure of attending a bourbon tasting with Maker’s Mark’s Bill Samuels Jr. At the end of the evening, he shared the recipe for his take on the Manhattan, and now I’m sharing it with you: The Bill Samuels Manhattan 4…
A record number of people visited all six distilleries on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail in 2011, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association reported this week. The total of 11,757 visitors, representing all 50 states and 16 countries, was well above the previous record of 9,402, set…
This handsome limited-edition bourbon bottle set, which commemorates the Bellarmine University Knights and their NCAA Division II national basketball championship earlier this year, would be a terrific gift for a fan of bourbon or Bellarmine – or both! Bottles of…
Several of my friends have asked me for gift suggestions for the bourbon fans on their lists. I thought I’d share some of the ideas with my blog readers – consider it my gift to you. Is there anything better…
With the holiday season upon us, I’d like to share the recipe for one of my favorite seasonal beverages. Maker’s Mark Mulled Cider 1 c. Maker’s Mark4 c. apple cider1 sliced lemon6 cloves1/2 tsp. ground allspice2 cinnamon sticks Combine Maker’s…
No, you’re not seeing things: That is a bottle of Woodford Reserve and a bottle of Maker’s Mark packaged together. This unprecedented pairing pays tribute to the Bellarmine University Knights, who won the NCAA Division II National Championship earlier this…
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