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Bill Samuels' quest to create Maker's Mark® began with his one and only copy of the family's trusted 170-year-old recipe. The one that the sixth-generation distiller promptly set ablaze, of course.
After accidentally burning a set of curtains in the process, Bill experimented with different flavoring grains, searching for his own mash bill. To save years of aging, Bill baked several loaves with various grain combinations instead of distilling them. His quick thinking not only saved time but also led him to swap the traditional rye grain commonly used in bourbons for soft, red winter wheat. This replaced the warm bite of the rye with the delicate sweetness that Maker's® is known for today.
"Give me a bourbon that will blow my eardrums."
Bill Samuels, Sr.
