One of the biggest names in bourbon has a new master distiller. Stephen P. Schmidt has the latest from Maker's Mark.

Nonetheless, my palate may have other preferences. To me, Sinfire Cinnamon Whisky didn't meet the mark. I'd compare the nose to Everclear — sharp and pungent like acetone. It largely masks the ...

Former senior director of innovation Dr Blake Layfield has been appointed as master distiller for the bourbon brand ...

This is why Maker's Mark 46 bourbon has such a prickly cinnamon profile — because seasoned oak staves are added to the barrel ...

Maker's Mark found a way to turn an absolute social media disaster to an online win. Last week, the whiskey maker announced plans to cut the amount of alcohol from 45 to 42 percent, making it 84 ...

Tasting notes for the new release include "an aroma of sweet honey coupled with notes of cinnamon rolls ... the world to not use any perishables. Maker's Mark commissioned these "taste masters" to ...

Maker’s Mark has obviously been making steady streams of whiskey since their departure, but it was just announced who is taking over as master distiller there: Dr. Blake Layfield. That name is ...