William Larue Weller was born to be in the whiskey business. Having inherited his whiskey genes from both sides of his family, he became a successful whiskey broker and rectifier. He began his first company as W.L. Weller and Brothers, eventually settling on W.L....
Science Meets Tradition at Wilderness Trail Danville, Kentucky, is home to a company where science meets tradition at Wilderness Trail Distillery. This distillery, founded in 2012, was created by men who understand the science of distillation and fermentation. Shane...
I have always felt that the distillery campus in Loretto was picturesque and historic. After many visits, I wanted to experience Maker’s Mark through the eyes of a first-time visitor. Of my two guests, one was a long-time fan of Maker’s Mark and is in...
The wonderful grounds of Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky Located in the town of Loretto, Kentucky is a location that has been contributing to the bourbon phenomenon, Makers Mark Distillery. Originally knows as Burks, this location also featured a gristmill...
The story behind your Bourbon Bottle is more than a utilitarian container to hold your liquor. Glass bottles or any type of glass vessel was often just for the very rich. In 1880 an automated process of blowing glass bottles was created. Before that...
