Maker's

Over the years, Mr. Samuels used eccentric, home-spun advertisements signed by himself to draw attention to Maker's Mark.

Maker's Mark President Hands Reins to Son David Kesmodel 2011

Maker's Mark, known for its square bottles that are sealed by hand with fire-engine-red wax, is one of the top-selling American whiskey brands.

Maker's Mark President Hands Reins to Son David Kesmodel 2011

Last year, I got to lead the team that created The Maker's Notebook.

Boing Boing 2009

Fortune Brands Inc. said Bill Samuels Jr . will retire as president of its Maker's Mark distillery after a 35-year run in which he transformed the upscale Kentucky bourbon into a household name in the spirits industry.

Maker's Mark President Hands Reins to Son David Kesmodel 2011

The elder Samuels will assume the role of chairman emeritus for Maker's Mark, which was once a quirky regional "cult" brand but is now sold internationally.

Maker's Mark President Hands Reins to Son David Kesmodel 2011

One of the things we wanted to do with The Maker's Notebook was design in hackability.

Boing Boing 2009

Kent Barnes Maker-ized his pocket Moleskine by covering it with a paper bookcover he made of the Maker's Notebook.

Boing Boing 2009

We're giving away $100 Maker Shed certificates to our three favorite entries in all three challenges, plus books and Maker's Notebooks to the top 15 contestants who submit MAKEcation pictures and videos.

Boing Boing 2009

More can be found on the Maker's Notebook webpage.

Boing Boing 2009

Fortune Brands, one of several large companies to control Maker's Mark over the last 30 years, acquired the Loretto, Ky., company in 2005.

Maker's Mark President Hands Reins to Son David Kesmodel 2011