November 2022 When the holidays roll around, it’s hard not to feel something magic in the air. For us, the giving spirit kicks in and motivates us to do something special. So, here we are – sending you two bottles exclusive to The Whisky Drop by Maker’s Mark™. Both memorable for their own reasons. But it’s bigger than the bottles. A portion of the proceeds from your drop will go to support the LEE Initiative. Combined with everyone else, you’re making a significant impact by empowering those in the restaurant industry. That’s always nice to think about when pouring yourself a drink. Now that you have your new additions, we wanted to remind you that the virtual tasting everyone knows and loves is back on Tuesday, November 29, at 6:30 p.m. EST. Beyond the tasting itself, there’s always little bits of extra info you can learn. Tap the button below to join us.
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A Holiday Message FROM MAKER’S ®
We welcome the holidays and with them , good cheer. Traditions new and old help close out the year. But the best part is hearing from the ones we hold dear. So, reach out for a drink with friends far and near. A Fireside Manhattan , Maple Rosemary Sour and more. Endless cocktail possibilities arrived at your door. This poem’s almost over. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab yourself a glass and have yourself a pour. makersmark.com WE MAKE OUR BOURBON CAREFULLY. PLEASE ENJOY IT THAT WAY. Maker’s Mark® Private Selection Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Barrel Finished with 10 Selected Oak Staves, 54.35%—54.55% Alc./Vol. ©2022 Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc., Loretto, KY.
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MAKER’S MARK® 2022
CommUNITY Batch In a way, this bottle is like tasting years of different expressions all at once. We’ve thoughtfully crafted a blend of the Maker’s Mark® expressions the mentees of The LEE Initiative’s Women Culinary & Spirits Program have created going back to 2018. While it may be the result of many separate bottles – like a community – it has come together to very much be one unified sip.
AROMA: Toffy, seasoned wood and clove
TASTE: Viscous with dark chocolate and pipe tobacco
FINISH: Intense and dry with hints of espresso and leather
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MAKER’S MARK® CLASSIC
Holiday Edition We’ve designed various holiday bottles in years past. But this year we’ve done something completely new. This bottle’s design is not only rare, but it’s one quarter in a set of four just-as-unique designs. That means you’re one of only 1,440 possible people who can have a complete set.
AROMA: Sweet oak, vanilla, bright fruit and wheat prevail in the nose TASTE: Sweet with balance of oak, vanilla and fruity essences
FINISH: Smooth and creamy with a pleasant soft spice and clean finish
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PARTNERING WITH
the lee initiative Beginning our partnership with The LEE Initiative back in 2019 was pretty much a no-brainer. LEE stands for “Let’s Empower Employment”, which it does by providing programs tailored to specific causes in the restaurant industry.
In 2020, with unprecedented challenges arising from the pandemic, the need for community assistance became ever more important. Through the Restaurant Workers Relief Fund, we’ve been a part of being able to provide over one million meals and get workers back on their feet. As a means of raising money and awareness, we worked together to create the Maker’s Mark® CommUNITY Batch – a special release created by community for the community. The next year, we did it again. And this year, the tradition continues.
Part of being a B Corp® has to do with investing in people. This partnership lets us expand that into the broader community and industry. It’s a naturally fitting partnership and one we hope grows into the future.
Learn more about The LEE Initiative.
As a B Corp™ certified global brand, Maker’s Mark is guided by a sustainability mission to “Make Your Mark. Leave No Trace.™” We know that without nature we’d be without whisky, so we continue to make choices that help the environment. PG
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