Out of the several distilleries that we toured, Maker's Mark got top marks. Our guide Tim, took us through the process of making great bourbon with great details, answered questions easily, explained what to look for in tasting, and shared his enthusiasm for Maker's Mark. The setting was beautiful, and the staff was friendly. This tour should be on everyone's bourbon trail trip.

One of our favorite distillery visits! We did a full tour and tasting. Our tour guide, Josie was wonderful and full of great info regarding the family, property, and whiskey making process. The grounds were incredible and rival the likes of similar sized distilleries like Buffalo Trace, Jim Beam, etc. The tasting included makers regular, cask strength, 46, and a private selection. Would have loved it to include access to more premium offerings like BEP or Cellar Aged, but was satisfied to find it available for tasting at the bar. Would absolutely recommend making a trip out there to visit the property and the restaurant onsite for lunch!

Maker's Mark is nestled in beautiful KY farming country. The subtle and elegant integration of contemporary art alongside oak barrels and family heirlooms is quite sophisticated. Our guide, Jeremy, gets 10 stars for his knowledge, friendliness and genuine interest in our "good time". Maker's Mark Distillery was our 1st KBT stop and they have set a high bar. They even had a gratis car charger which was a pleasant surprise after a long drive into the country.

Our guide made our Marker's Mark experience the best ever! Jeremy (not sure I can use his full name) personalized our experience, provided us with tons of Marker's Mark and local facts. He truly made our experience memorable. He was even my guide for my dipping experience.

Visited the gift shop and then the restaurant. This is the first time I have ate at the restaurant here. In the past when I have visited you could only get sandwiches and drinks. I had the meatloaf dish and it was magnificent. Of course the old fashion was perfect too. Gage waited on me and is a very good waiter.

It’s always a great experience at Makers. This trip was my favorite to date. Our tour guide Jim was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any question from the group. We were able to see production live and learn a little about that process. We were also to purchase a bottle from the gift shop to dip in the signature red wax. I would recommend a visit to anyone interested in bourbon, Kentucky history or just a cool and fun experience.

The tour was outstanding and the grounds and buildings were beautiful. It was worth the time to see this distillery and learn the history of Maker’s Mark. Our tour guide Laura make the tour memorable and so very enjoyable.

We went for a tour and a tasting. IOur tour guide (Laura) was fantastic. Funny and informative the whole time. Taught us the right way to taste bourbon. Beutiful grounds and shop. We chose to put the wax seal on our own bottle of bourbon! Very fun.

Makers Mark moved to the top of my list on distilleries to tour. Beautiful grounds, very organized tour with the history of the land, the owners, the bourbons, and the distillery buildings. Did I mention they make a fabulous bourbon! From the deep inhale of the mash working away, to filling the barrels and letting nature take over for years in a rick house, one can only wait for the next barrel to empty out those precious drops of tasty bourbon that is called Makers Mark ! Ann was our guide and was a delight with very informative knowledge of the distillery processes from start to finish. They have two presses that stamp out their labels & it's done on site. Bottling and hand dipping the bottle tops.... The tasting rooms were spot on and getting to taste several expressions that are only available at the distillery was a plus. I had lunch at the onsite restaurant with a Wagyu beef burger, of which they raise the cattle on their farms. It was very good! It was a perfect fall day and I enjoyed the walk around the area on brick paths and the landscaping was very pretty and tidy. The trees were starting to change into their fall colors which only added to the experience. At the visitor center, that sets up on the hill overlooking the distillery and grounds, there is a back patio with nice big rocking chairs to enjoy a cocktail from the bar and look out over the distillery grounds. A tranquil moment I admit. I will be back to take a more in depth tour on my next visit. Be sure to book your tour ahead of the time you will be visiting as they fill up quickly. I toured on Oct. 18, 2023, but I will be BACK :)

Love this distillery! The tours on the bourbon trail can feel redundant but then you come ti Makers Mark and it feels different. Beautiful grounds. Good energy. Lovely staff and sights! Dipping my own bottle was quite the experience! It's out of the way but worth the trip through Kentucky countryside! a MUST see!