Whisky Creek At Maker's Mark - makersmarkwhiskycreek136689
by Frank J Benz
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Whisky Creek At Maker's Mark - makersmarkwhiskycreek136689
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Frank J Benz
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Whisky Creek At The Makers Mark Distillery
This beautiful setting, down in this hollow, is part of the Maker’s Mark Distillery (Burks Distillery) property and is part of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail experience. In the background the Whisky Creek covered bridge can be seen nestled under the tree branches and is located in front of the restaurant located at the distillery.
Near the center of this view, on the left of the hollow, can be seen the old Quart House with the stone lined Whisky Creek gently flowing along side of it down towards the distillery. The Quart House is believed to be Americas oldest standing retail liquor store and was constructed just before or in 1889. Makers Mark calls its product Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky using the spelling of Whisky that is preferred in Scotland, Canada and Japan. The usual spelling in the United States and Ireland is Whiskey. The Samuels family uses the Whisky spelling as a tribute to the founding familys Scottish roots. Makers is one of the best known and best-selling Bourbons in the country. A truly iconic brand.
The wife and I are part of the Ambassadors For Life program at Makers Mark and have been visiting the facility for over forty years. Any time we are traveling even remotely close to Loretto we stop in for a visit, a great lunch or snack, pick up some items from the gift shop and take a tour from time to time just to keep up with the latest changes within the facility, and there have been many over the years. Regardless of your liking Bourbon or not, a visit to Makers is a trip back in time where you will experience a long, deep, rich history that will impress even the non-drinker. This property is a National Historic Landmark and we have never been to any National Historic Landmark that we did not thoroughly enjoy, Makers is no exception and we are sure you will also enjoy your visit.
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April 24th, 2014
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