Bourbon

Heaven Hill Celebrates 90 Years with New Release

November 5, 2025

Heaven Hill Distillery, the largest independent, family-owned and led distilled spirits company of brands in the United States, is commemorating...

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Maker’s Mark Class-Action Lawsuit Dismissed

May 5, 2015

I recently wrote in a Whisky Magazine column that Maker’s Mark was the one brand that could easily defend its...

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September 12, 2014

When the Kentucky Distillers Association announced its only 2014 member of the Bourbon Hall-of-Fame, I received several texts, emails and...

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February 17, 2013

Last week, Maker’s Mark made the stunning announcement of lowering its proof. Today, it made an even more stunning announcement...

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February 17, 2013

Read COO Rob Samuels Exclusive Interview, where he calls the initial proof lowering “a mistake.” Last week, Maker’s Mark lowered...

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February 11, 2013

When Maker’s Mark announced it’s lowering the proof from 90 to 84, brand loyalists started blaming Rob Samuels, saying he...

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February 11, 2013

I don’t have a time machine. Do you? That’s what Maker’s Mark would have needed to meet today’s market demand. Instead...