Gosh, what an absolutely beautiful way to bottle a bourbon. I mean there are definitely some awesome whiskey bottle designs out there, don't get me wrong, but man. How can you not love the Maker's Mark bottle? That red wax seal is just iconic. And getting to see the way that they bottle it? Stupidly satisfying. It's like the visual version of white noise. Just calming, satisfying, soothing, some might even say. Simply the coolest way anyone's bottled bourbon. The full video is linked below:
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Putting The Seal Bourb-On The Bottle
I won't lie, folks, I am a pretty big fan of bourbon. Before you get too excited, I will say I'm not a bourbon snob. Is there a definite difference in taste between Maker's Mark and Knob Creek? Yes. Could I tell you all the different flavors I was tasting? Definitely not.
But that's one of my favorite things about bourbon. You don't have to know everything about the drink to enjoy it. They're usually on the sweeter side (at least when it comes to whiskeys), and as long as you've got a big cube, they're delicious.
And while your favorite bourbon is definitely based on personal preference, I fear we can all agree that there is no cooler way to seal a bottle. I mean that red wax seal is just beautiful. And as I said before, just so satisfying to watch. I love that the camera followed the bottle down the line a bit too. Watching the wax slowly make its way down the bottle just itched something in my brain I didn't know needed it.
The Coolest Bottle Job Ever
First of all, I don't know what these people make, but sign me up. Full-time. I don't need anything but the chance to become a master at dunking bourbon bottles. Did you see the expert twist she gave that deep dunk there? That's a practiced hand. Although I bet those vats are ridiculously hot, though. I'm glad they've got the gloves on.
I love how everyone collectively enjoyed the experience. Just looking at a few of the comments was priceless. One commenter said, "That bottle should be a collectible." Very true. Another stated, "We are all looking for that bottle." Again, could not be more right. I am desperate for the full-length wax coat bottle. A shame that someone will get such a cool bottle of whiskey for its market price. Lastly, someone else said, "That actually looks cooler than other bottles." And, well, yeah. Because it is!
Three cheers to my new hero, the bottle dunker at Maker's Mark. She doesn't know me, but she's got a number one fan.
