Maker’s Mark appoints next master distiller
Kentucky bourbon Maker’s Mark has appointed Dr Blake Layfield as the brand’s next master distiller, and Beth Buckner as lead blender.
Maker’s Mark unveils Cellar Aged Bourbon
Maker’s Mark has debuted its Cellar Aged Bourbon, an annual, global limited-release expression.
Maker’s Mark becomes a certified B Corp
Maker’s Mark has earned B Corporation Certification becoming the world’s largest distillery, and Kentucky’s first, to do so.
Maker's Mark president to retire
Bill Samuels Jr is to step down as president of Maker’s Mark bourbon.
Maker's Mark appoints COO
Rob Samuels has been appointed to the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO) of Maker’s Mark bourbon, one of Fortune Brands’ premium spirits brands.
Maker's Mark wins wax seal trademark case
Maker’s Mark has won a trademark infringement case against Cuervo tequila. A judgment has confirmed that the whiskey’s free-form red wax seal coating is a well-known and valid trademark.
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Ben Branson on the future of non-alc spirits
In his inaugural column for Drinks International, Branson takes a wider look at the overall non-alcoholic spirits sector to identify which brands will thrive and which won’t survive.
