11-01-2023, 08:50 PM
I got to go on my Maker's Mark Private Selection last week. First we had lunch at Star Hill Provisions where the chef made us a 3 course meal (braised pig cheek in red lentil soup, crispy skin chicken with potatoes and bread pudding with apricot and bourbon glaze). I also had a Gold Rush, because I was at a distillery. Then we went on a behind the scenes tour that went more in depth on how they make the whisky.
And then it got REALLY good. They split us up into groups to make the stave profiles (because they need two different bottles to send out) and my group got into a couple Lexus SUVs, drove back through the rick houses and went to the new Private Select lab on the lake, which was amazing (the other group did theirs at the "regular" lab). Then we got down to making the whisky. I think it came out awesome (if you're in the Whisky Drop program look for it this spring!).
This was really an amazing experience. I'm just glad they picked me to take part.
And then it got REALLY good. They split us up into groups to make the stave profiles (because they need two different bottles to send out) and my group got into a couple Lexus SUVs, drove back through the rick houses and went to the new Private Select lab on the lake, which was amazing (the other group did theirs at the "regular" lab). Then we got down to making the whisky. I think it came out awesome (if you're in the Whisky Drop program look for it this spring!).
This was really an amazing experience. I'm just glad they picked me to take part.
