Maker’s Mark Distillery

Buckner, retired bank officer was involved in finance at Maker's Mark and other distilleries, discusses role in arranging financing of distilleries 1931 - 1970, especially Maker's Mark; his association with Bill Samuels, Sr. and the first mash ceremony.

Cecil, production manager, Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky, discusses previous days at Maker's Mark, 1937 to the change of ownership.

Gootee, master distiller at Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky, discusses his various jobs; talks about the government men; aging period; and yeast making.

Miles, assistant manager, Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky, discusses his own job; effects of Maker's Mark on the community; and future of bourbon industry.

Mudd, head of quality control, Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky, discusses his life and job.

Nally, employee in warehouse, Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky, discusses his career at Maker's Mark and loyalty of workers.

Mrs. Thomas, "forelady" of bottlers at Maker's Mark, Loretto, Kentucky, discusses her career and family life.