Never bitter or sharp, Maker's Mark is made with soft red winter wheat, instead of the usual rye, for a one-of-a-kind, full-flavored bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, Maker's Mark rotate every barrel by hand and age their bourbon to taste, not time. Each and every bottle of Maker's® is still hand-dipped in their signature red wax at the distillery in Loretto, Ky., just like Bill, Sr., would have wanted.