Maker's Mark Distillery
Distillery$$$$
Loretto
"Our tour guide was great and you HAVE to do the dip your own bottle"(10 Tips)
"Our tour guide was fun and informative!"(5 Tips)
"Great tour and tasting with Roy Lee!"(3 Tips)
"Good tour, good bourbon and you can dip your own bottle!"(21 Tips)
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Daniel BarnettOctober 19, 2014Disney Land of distilleries is an accurate description of this place. They represent the brand well more than bourbon in general. Must go if you like Makers like me.
Jazzchic (crystal!!)March 30, 2013If there is a heritage tour available, reserve a spot ahead of time and do it! It is led by a member of the Samuels family, and different from a standard distillery tour in the Bourbon Trail.Upvoted Dec 14, 2024
James CJuly 17, 2016The tour and tasting were outstanding. It was one of the best I have ever been on. The guide Ben was very knowledgeable and really like able. The gift shop was outstanding as well.
The TravelerMarch 15, 2024Nice setting on a nice day. Tour was good. Tasting was good but a bit rushed. Maker’s Mark really cares about their customers and products and it shows worth the stop. Nice drive in on rural roads.
ᴡ KershnerSeptember 26, 2015Great hospitality. I've been a fan of Makers for some time, but after today I have an even greater appreciation for their bourbon and brand.
- Tara SpachMarch 29, 2016The distillery was beautiful. Our tour guide was fun and informative! Become an Ambassador!
Josh AMarch 11, 2017The Samuels crew have nailed this. The heritage tour for Ambassadors is a best in class customer appreciation experience. You will learn why Maker's is Makers
- Kay VolkertAugust 10, 2013Love the history of Maker's Mark. The wife of the owner had the ideas for the style of the bottle and the dipping of the bottle. Great tour and tasting with Roy Lee!
Dennis B.April 20, 2013Awesome tour. Hospitality all around. Highly recommend going here. The road in is a bit hairy, but not too bad. Definitely budget a lot for the gift shop. Lots of things to buy.
AnnieMay 28, 2012Great tour, kid-friendly. (have a special place for them to sit during tasting). Picturesque. Distillery shuts down do a month in early summer. You can still do tour; stills are empty. Spotty cel svc.
Ian RussellAugust 28, 2014We have travelled all over country, toured many distilleries and breweries. We were Disappointed that you need to sign up for an hour tour to get samples! Other then that, beautiful spot!
The idea of sticking your finger in the fermenting tank might sound gross at first, but make sure to try a couple of the tanks to see how the mash changes as it goes through fermentation.
Kaci SheltonJuly 15, 2019Uhmazing tour, delicious hot brown and dipping your own Maker’s made for a great day!
Bobby KennedyFebruary 15, 2016Yes, they're the most famous and visited, but they do a great tour and the site has a lot of history to it.
Matt BarbourDecember 31, 2018Simply the best. These guys have it figured out from the product to the tour and the whole customer experience.
Amy FlanaganMay 23, 2017The definition of craft and handmade. A truly memorable distillery experience.
Kristin KunzmanApril 20, 2014Home Craft Days Festival at Makers is an awesome day! Free lunch and 2 free drinks! samples, art, music and much More! Great day!!
- Ninah RandolphFebruary 8, 2016The tour was excellent. Our tour guide was great and you HAVE to do the dip your own bottle
Sherri AJune 20, 2013Tour is no longer free. $7 per adult and worth every penny. Personable tour guides. Up close tour. Don't forget your bourbon tour passport stamp!
Brooke GuptonDecember 30, 2017A beautiful place to visit and learn about this great Kentucky tradition of bourbon making.
David VeechMarch 22, 2016Bourbon's equivalent to Disney World. Beautiful and immaculate. Great tour. Dip your own bottle, too!
Rob DaBoomFebruary 15, 2012Maker’s Mark is a small batch bourbon whiskey that is distilled in Loretto, Kentucky by Beam Inc.. It is sold in distinctively squarish bottles, which are sealed with red wax. Read more
Charlie VirgilNovember 18, 2012Buy a bottle and dip in Makers Mark signature wax yourself. The Best Bourbon in the Midwest.
Bob St ClaireOctober 22, 2017Lovely grounds, and the tour is top notch. Stop by the restaurant for lunch.
John CJuly 15, 2015It's definitely worth the trip. Make sure and take the tour. The last one starts 3:30.
Krisshundra BrightJune 14, 2014Try the Toll Gate Cafe on the way out . They serve some great bourbon pulled pork sandwiches!
Chris SmithJuly 17, 2010The tour is free, and the guides are knowledgeable about their product, and extremely friendly. Make sure to try the new Maker's 46, and dip a bottle while you're there!
Jon PressmanFebruary 20, 2017Great tour -- they cover everything and it's hands on. Beautiful facility
Sabrina Consolascio-GarciaMarch 17, 2014Had a wonderful time ! I highly recommend becoming an ambassador!
James CoatesMay 5, 2010Try a Maker's-rita. 1 part Maker's Mark, 1/3 part triple sec, 1 1/3 sweet and sour. Squeeze large orange wedge, shake and serve over the rocks.
Caroline GNovember 29, 2010Try 46. It's made with French oak sticks which are left to age in the bourbon for 2 months. 94 proof but very smooth.
Katina Beckham-FrenchMarch 30, 2010A beautiful place to visit, but remember to check-in from Loretto (and NOT while driving!) Cellular coverage is spotty at best at the distillery.
Scott RSeptember 6, 2010Ask for a sip of the secret un-aged version of the whisky, technically not bourbon at this point.
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Maker's Mark Distillery
3350 Burkes Spring Rd (at Don Ryan Rd.)
Loretto, KY 40037
United States
Loretto, KY 40037
United States
If you're ever out in our neck of the woods, stop by the distillery to see your whiskey being made in person. There's nothing like it. In 2012, we'll stop mashing between May 23 and June 23 for maintenance, but we'll still conduct tours. Closed Sunday January and February.
Open until 3:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 9:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Sun
- 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
(270) 865-3871
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"Maker’s Mark does a very good tour. They explain the process at the distillery very well. They clearly take pride in their product and history. Dipping your own bottle in wax is a lot of fun."
Shane True - 8.6
"First the room is pretty. The bourbon to taste a great perkif the tour."
Linda Prather - 7.2
"Hand dip your bottle here! Be sure to act quickly after the tour because lines will form"
KT Florida
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