Russ, Thanks for bringing this thread back to life. We will be checking out the Opening of "Our" batch of Makers Mark in less than 2 years. I wish i had the $4000(@) it takes to buy the whole 53 gallon barrel when they open it. That would be a great "Old Man’s Gift". Maybe i need to hint to my son’s how much that would mean to me !!! [;)][}:)]