It's a Baby...Barrel!

Some of you may remember from last year that, while our trip to Kentucky was grievously interrupted, I had still gone to the Maker’s Mark website, signed up to be an Ambassador, and also requested that my name be added to a barrel. AT the time, they said the backup would result in a delay before my name could be place, but that they would let me know when it had happened. That announcement arrived yesterday!

They put a “new baby” kind of spin on things, which I guess is ok. Apparently this one was a whopper; weighs in at about 50 gallons (must get that from me), and has a “well-rounded, with distinct character” personality. Well, I’m certainly well rounded, and I have been called a character on many occasions…

They even included a Barrel Dedication Certificate!
Check out that wax seal on the bottom – it’s real wax! Man, these guys don’t mess around!

Sweet – now I just gotta make sure I can get down there this summer and get some visitation with my newborn barrel.

‘Course, the gestation period on this stuff is 6-7 years, so it’ll be a while before I can…(wait for it)…

…Take him out for his first drink.