The Mash Bill Podcast

The Legacy of Bill Samuel's Jr and Maker's Mark


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What do you get when you sit down with a bourbon legend? A masterclass in legacy, innovation, and storytelling.In this episode of The Mash Bill Podcast, host Whitney Rye sits down with Bill Samuels Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Maker’s Mark and one of the most influential figures in modern bourbon history. Together, they dive into the history of the Maker’s Mark brand, its unlikely rise in the 1950s when bourbon was far from cool, and the family values that have kept it authentic ever since.We explore:🥃 The post-Prohibition landscape and how Maker’s carved out a niche when no one cared about premium bourbon🌾 Bill’s own role in shaping the voice of the brand and championing the creation of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail📈 How the brand grew through hospitality, storytelling, and a whole lot of heartThis is more than a conversation—it’s a look behind the curtain at how a humble family recipe became a cornerstone of American whiskey.LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT below to tell us your favorite part of the Maker’s story—or share your own first pour of Maker’s Mark.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Whitneyrye📍 Filmed at Spalding Hall, The Rickhouse Restaurant📸 Follow @ParlorRoomTastings & ‪@Whitneyrye‬ for behind-the-scenes content and future guest updates.

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