Maker's Mark is a renowned bourbon whiskey produced in Loretto, Kentucky. It's known for its distinctive red wax seal and square-shaped bottle. Maker's Mark is crafted using a unique recipe that includes red winter wheat instead of the more commonly used rye, giving it a smoother, sweeter flavor profile.

The bourbon is aged to taste, not time, ensuring each batch meets the brand's high standards. Tasting notes typically include rich caramel, vanilla, and a hint of fruitiness, making it a favorite for sipping neat or in cocktails.

Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon, known for its smooth and sweet flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, and fruit, is the original. Finished with French oak staves in Maker’s Mark 46, it adds complexity with rich, spicy flavors and a longer finish. Bottled straight from the barrel in Maker’s Mark Cask Strength, it offers a robust and intense flavor with higher proof and deeper oak and spice notes. Maker’s Mark 101 is a bolder version of the original with signature smoothness. The Wood Finishing Series explores unique flavor profiles through different wood finishing techniques. Retailers and bars can create custom Maker’s Mark bourbon through the Private Selection program. Cellar Aged Bourbon undergoes additional aging in the distillery’s cellar, resulting in a richer and more complex bourbon. These offerings showcase Maker’s Mark’s versatility and craftsmanship.

Michter's Rye, particularly the Michter's US★1 Kentucky Straight Rye, is a highly regarded American whiskey. It's made from select American rye grain that is sheared to maximize flavor extraction. Each bottle comes from a single barrel, which is a unique feature of Michter's Rye. This rye whiskey is known for its rich and complex flavor profile, featuring spice with peppery notes, citrus, butterscotch, and oak. It's ideal for enjoying neat or in cocktails. Michter's takes great pride in their production process, ensuring that each batch meets their high standards of quality.

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In this episode, we dive into the rich history and distinctive qualities of Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond. Crafted to honor the U.S. Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, this bourbon is a testament to quality and tradition. We'll explore how this act revolutionized the whiskey industry by ensuring that each bottle met strict standards: aged in a federally bonded warehouse for at least four years, produced in one distillation season by one distiller at one distillery, and bottled at 100 proof.

Join us as we savor the robust flavors of this bourbon, with its intense caramel aroma, rich vanilla and roasted coffee notes, and a finish of deep fruit, spice, and oak layered over dark caramel and vanilla. We'll also discuss the historical significance of Old Forester, America's first bottled bourbon, and its role in shaping the bourbon landscape we know today.