Why Maker's Mark Uses 'Whisky' Instead Of 'Whiskey' On Its Bottles

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Why Maker's Mark Uses 'Whisky' Instead Of 'Whiskey' On Its Bottles

Known to err on the sweeter side when it comes to whiskeys, Maker's Mark is a perennial fan favorite of bourbon drinkers nationwide. Those familiar with the brand (which made our list of best Kentucky bourbons of all time ) know that its classic glass bottles sealed with red wax contain a spelling anomaly: "whiskey" spelled without its usual "e." Why? The answer, confirmed by a Maker's Mark post on X , is simple. Dropping the "e" was a style choice made by the family that founded Maker's Mark to honor their Scottish-Irish heritage.

The spelling of whiskey actually reveals a lot about its origins. In Scotland, whiskey (or "whisky" according to Scots) is made through a very specific process inv