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Maker's Mark Distillery, Loretto, KY
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Maker's Mark Distillery

3350 Burkes Spring Rd · Loretto, KY

Why you should go…

Maker's Mark makes its bourbon at Star Hill Farm outside Loretto, in the former Burks' Distillery, a National Historic Landmark since 1980. The Maker's Mark Tour lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes and takes in the still house, the warehouses and the label operation before a guided tasting. Afterward you can buy a bottle and dip it in the signature red wax yourself. A permanent Dale Chihuly glass installation glows over barrels beside the gift shop, and Star Hill Provisions serves lunch on site.

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General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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