Bourbon Pursuit Podcast #41: Brian Gelfo, Maker’s Mark

Brian Gelfo, Maker’s Mark Ambassador Extraordinaire & Bourbon Mafia Member, goes in depth about the brand.

– Markers Mark is now starting a “private barrel” program. But it’s more like a private blend program.
– What’s your story?
– Tell the listeners about your Maker’s Mark collection
– How do you get a hold of all the export bottles?
– What would you consider your most prized Marker’s Mark collectable?
– Explain to the listeners what the Marker’s Mark ambassadors program is
– How does someone sign up for the program?
– Is it free of charge?
– What are the benefits of being an ambassador?
– Give the listeners some idea of the best items Marker’s Mark has sent over the years to their ambassadors.
– what’s the process for going to pick up a bottle from your batch? Is it like the Willy Wonka golden ticket?
– What is life like for the Samuels outside of bourbon?
– What are some of your favorite Maker’s Mark events over the past decade?