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THE ULTIMATE MAKER’S MARK IMMERSION EXPERIENCE
Your Own Unique Barrel of Maker’s Mark, Dinner at Rob Samuels Home, and Custom-Made Artwork. The Samuels family is true bourbon royalty in Kentucky, their distilling roots stretching back some 250 years. Through this exclusive offering, you can immerse yourself in that rich heritage, creating your very own barrel of Maker’s Mark bourbon that you have designed to your own unique taste preference, have dinner at eighth-generation whisky maker Rob Samuels home, and help create an original piece of art with renowned glass artist Brook White. This unforgettable experience for you and nine friends begins with a personal tour of the National Historic Landmark distillery on Star Hill Farm led by Rob Samuels, Managing Director of Maker’s Mark, and grandson of the founders. After Rob walks you through the bucolic, pristine campus and provides personal insights into his grandparents vision that still guides the brand today, you’ll arrive at the stunning new Lakeside Tasting Room where you will go through the entire Private Selection process, reserved for only the most elite customers of Maker’s Mark. You will learn about and taste for yourselves the specific flavors created by different types of staves, and ultimately your group will create an entire barrel of your very own expression of Maker’s Mark, with a finish unique to your tastes. When the barrel matures nine weeks later, the bottle labels will feature your name and stave selection recipe, and you will receive the entire bottling run for you and your friends to enjoy. Your day also will include a delicious lunch at the distillery and then will conclude with an intimate dinner for your group at Rob Samuels home. A breathtaking, never-before-offered finale to this extraordinary opportunity is that the winning bidder will be allowed to work personally with Kentucky’s own Brook White of Flame Run Studio and Gallery to create a customized, one-of-a-kind work of art, a priceless memento to display proudly and remind you of this unique immersion experience. Transportation for your distillery visit will be provided by Mint Julep Tours. Donated by: Maker’s Mark Distillery
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