The Samuels family is true bourbon royalty in Kentucky, their distilling roots stretching back some 250 years. Through this exclusive offering, you can immerse yourself in that rich heritage, creating and keeping your very own personalized barrel of Maker's Mark bourbon, and all of the cases from the bottling of the barrel, that you have designed to your own unique taste preference.

This unforgettable experience for you and seven friends begins with a personal tour of the National Historic Landmark distillery on Star Hill Farm led by a Private Select team member. After you walk through the bucolic, pristine campus and gain insights into Bill and Margie Samuels' vision that still guides the brand today, you'll arrive at your private Tasting Room where you will go through the entire Private Selection process, reserved for only the most elite customers of Maker's Mark. You will learn about - and taste for yourselves - the specific flavors created by different types of staves used for our Private Select barrel program, and ultimately your group will get to be master blenders to create an entire barrel of your very own expression of Maker's Mark, with a finish unique to your tastes. When the barrel matures nine weeks later, the bottle labels will feature your name and stave selection recipe, and you will receive the entire bottling run for you and your friends to enjoy.

The folks in Loretto know that bourbon making is thirsty work so you'll be treated to tastings and a farm to table lunch at the distillery. Go ahead and enjoy yourself because transportation to and from the distillery will be provided by Mint Julep Tours

· Eight people

· Personal tour of the National Historic Landmark distillery on Star Hill Farm led by a Private Select team member.

· Create an entire barrel of your very own Maker's Mark, with a finish unique to your tastes. When the barrel matures nine weeks later, the bottle labels will feature your name and stave selection recipe, and you will receive the entire bottling run for you and your friends to enjoy.

*Winner is requested to do their barrel selection within six months of auction date.

**Once the liquid reaches maturation, winner must pickup the barrel and bottles at the distillery.