Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss

Maker’s Mark will introduce their new head distiller Rob Samuels tonight at Downtown Grill & Brewery from 5 – 7 PM. Rob is the 8th generation of Samuels in the bourbon business and will take the reins from Bill Samuels Jr. The event is free to attend and an ongoing part of their Ambassador club which is also free to join. They treat their Ambassadors to year-round updates about their products and events including tastings, Kentucky Derby, and charity partnerships. Plus they send neat gifts during the holidays that you can actually use such as coasters, gift wrapping paper and one year they even gave a wax sealing kit. At least a couple of us drunks will be in attendance just to make sure we’re getting our fair share of bourbon (don’t want all you other lushes drinking our booze).