Maker’s Mark® Timeline
Here’s the short and sweet version of events that mark the key moments in Maker’s history.
1780
Robert Samuels, a third-generation Scottish-Irish immigrant, arrives in Kentucky
1953
Bill Samuels Sr creates the recipe for his new Bourbon
1958
Maker’s Mark® is launched
1981
The brand is acquired by Hiram Walker
2004
A second still is added
2010
Maker’s 46 is released
2011
- Maker’s Mark® breaks through the million-case barrier
- Bill Junior retires and Rob Samuel’s takes over production of Maker’s Mark®
2015
A third still is installed by the brand’s new owner: Beam Suntory
1780
Robert Samuels, a third-generation Scottish-Irish immigrant, arrives in Kentucky
1953
Bill Samuels Sr creates the recipe for his new Bourbon
1958
Maker’s Mark® is launched
1981
The brand is acquired by Hiram Walker
2004
A second still is added
2010
Maker’s 46 is released
2011
- Maker’s Mark® breaks through the million-case barrier
- Bill Junior retires and Rob Samuel’s takes over production of Maker’s Mark®
2015
A third still is installed by the brand’s new owner: Beam Suntory
