Our distillery is open 7 days a week: Monday-Saturday, 9.30a.m-5p.m; Sunday 10a.m-5p.m. Please note that we do not give tours on Easter Sunday, the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s Day.

We are located at 3350 Burkes Spring Rd, Loretto, KY 40037. There are a few ways to find us - if you prefer a more adventurous drive, you will want to take the route that takes you down Maker's Mark Road (we do not recommend this route if you are driving a large vehicle). If you prefer a route that has two separate lanes the entire drive, make sure that Maker's Mark Road is NOT a part of your GPS's route (we recommend coming in on Bill Samuel's Jr. Rd. right off of Highway 52). Unfortunately, Uber and Lyft are not reliable transportation options for our area. While they may take you out to Loretto, they will not bring you back to your home or hotel. Park in the Visitor Parking Lot (follow signs for "Tours"), check in at the Visitor's Center, and let the fun begin!

You can read about our tours, check availability, and book your tours on this page! Keep in mind that we are only booking tours about 6 weeks out. If you’re looking for a date within that window but don’t see it available, there’s a chance all of our tours are full on that day. If you’re looking for dates after that window, check back a little closer to your target dates.We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time (don't forget - Maker's Mark® is located in Eastern Standard Time).Bring your ID for check-in and leave cash at home (card-only currently).You'll be spending time inside and outside, so dress accordingly, especially since Mother Nature gets her laughs by occasionally throwing us some weather curveballs.Keep your feet happy. There's a good bit of walking, so wear comfortable shoes.Yes, you can take pictures. We think this will be a memory you'll want to keep. (We just ask you do not film the entire tour.)

We offer a selection of exclusive distillery products that bring the Maker’s love home. From limited-edition bourbons to memorable merchandise, each item reflects our commitment to craftsmanship and innovation. Explore our offerings and take home a piece of the Maker's Mark legacy! Availability of products is subject to change.Dip your own bottle!Founder’s Series bottlesDistillery Exclusive Maker’s Mark Private Selection variantsUniquely handcrafted items from local independent artisansThe gift shop stays open 1.5 hours after the last tour departs from the Homeplace. Just ask any of our team members for directions and they’ll be glad to point the way! Please note that no cash is accepted at this time. Unfortunately, we are unable to ship any bottles from our gift shop so be sure to plan how to get them home if you’re flying.

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Maker's Mark Cask Strength Bourbon

Bottled at barrel proof, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength it’s the boldest representation of our craft. It’s a whisky that provides a deepened experience of our signature tasting notes, with amplified notes of dark cherry, toasted oak, salted caramel, plenty of warm vanilla and a harmonious finish of dark chocolate and soft spices.

Each batch of Cask Strength is aged to perfection for a minimum of 7 years, until it reaches the perfect balance of flavor, then bottled in small batches. This means that each release is unique, yet every drop is unmistakably Maker’s Mark.

Straight Bourbon of the Year and Gold Medal (96 points) at 2026 London Spirits Competition
Double Gold Award at 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Platinum at 2026 American Spirits Council of Tasters (ASCOT)

TASTING NOTES

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A bolder and deeper experience of our signature tasting notes

MAKING MAKER’S MARK CASK STRENGTH

At any distillery, a cask strength whisky straight from the barrel is the truest reflection of who you are and what you do. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is the closest you can get to experience Maker’s Mark straight from the barrel. It’s the truest representation of our signature distillation and ageing process.

At Maker’s Mark, each batch is distilled in small quantities (just twenty-four barrels at a time) and it’s aged to taste for a minimum of seven years, when the whisky reaches the perfect balance of flavor. It’s then blended and bottled straight from the barrel, with nothing added or taken away.

Maker's Mark Cask Strength: Award-Winning Craft

For any distillery, the quality of its whisky straight from the barrel is the ultimate test of its craft. Maker’s Mark Cask Strength is the boldest expression of our whisky-making philosophy, showcasing the richness of our signature bourbon and our unwavering dedication to flavor.

Straight Bourbon of the Year and Gold Medal (96 points) at 2026 London Spirits Competition
Double Gold Award at 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Platinum at 2026 American Spirits Council of Tasters (ASCOT)

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Aroma: Toasted oak, salted caramel, warm vanilla
Taste: Robust, warm texture with notes of salted caramel, vanilla, and spice
Finish: Full, enveloping and harmonious with notes of dark chocolate and espresso
Proof: 107-114