Maker’s Mark Taps Legendary Bar Hemingway Bartender Colin P. Field for Holiday Pop-Up Series ‘Le 46’
Maker’s Mark, the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon, today announced its partnership with world-renowned bartender, and friend of the brand, Colin P. Field, to create an extraordinary cocktail experience at the Maker’s Mark Distillery and in New York City this December.
bespoke bourbon pop-up ‘Le 46,’ will celebrate Maker’s Mark 46
Kicking off the holidays, the bespoke bourbon pop-up aptly named ‘Le 46,’ will celebrate Maker’s Mark 46, which is aged with specially seared French oak staves, giving it bolder notes of caramel and vanilla and a balanced complexity. Inspired by its Kentucky-made, French-finished expression, Maker’s Mark enlisted Field, known for his storied career at the iconic Bar Hemingway in Paris, to develop the Le 46 cocktail program.
“Not only does Colin create impeccable cocktails, he is also a fantastic storyteller and the consummate host,”
Rob Samuels
eighth generation whisky maker and managing director
Maker’s Mark.
“We are delighted to welcome Colin back to the homeplace of Maker’s Mark and excited to share the exceptional experience he’ll create with our community of bourbon lovers.”
Le 46 will first pop up at the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky, on Friday, December 6th, as part of the brand’s annually anticipated ‘Holiday Sip & Stroll’ tour – special after-hours tours of the distillery under the holiday lights where guests enjoy warm bourbon cocktails, seasonal snacks and can purchase a bottle of Maker’s Mark to hand dip in the brand’s signature red wax.
For more than 44 years, Field has created, shaken, and stirred cocktails for celebrities and CEOs, designers and doyennes, the global jet-set and local regulars. Field brings his expertise to Kentucky at the Maker’s Mark Homeplace Bar for one night only, where guests can enjoy handcrafted Maker’s Mark 46 cocktails by Colin.
Tickets are $35, while reservations pop up holiday experience Le 46 are available here.
Field said: “As a barman who deeply appreciates the artistry of fine spirits, Maker’s Mark 46 stands out to me for its unique character and complexity thanks to the French oak finishing. It beautifully marries the richness of tradition with a modern twist. I’m thrilled to craft this pop-up experience, where I can share my passion for this exceptional bourbon and celebrate its extraordinary flavor.”
True to his penchant for creating cocktails that travel the world, Field will create a signature Maker’s Mark 46 cocktail to be featured at the distillery through the holiday season.
Following its Kentucky debut, Le 46 will journey with Field to the Maker’s Mark holiday pop-up in New York City in December. Once more, Field will craft cocktails that showcase the unique character of Maker’s Mark 46 in every sip.
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About Maker’s Mark
Maker’s Mark® is the iconic handmade Kentucky bourbon driven by a vision for better flavor and a better world. Maker’s Mark began with the innovative spirit of Margie and Bill Samuels, Sr., who in 1953, fulfilled their dream to create a delicious bourbon without the bite, using soft red winter wheat instead of rye to enhance the softness, sweetness, and signature creaminess. Highly desired around the world, Maker’s Mark is handmade, hand-dipped in our signature red wax, and every barrel continues to be rotated by hand and is aged to taste not time.
