Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey “Greats of the Gate” Lexington (New Release)

In 2025, Maker’s Mark and Keeneland Race Course released the second bottle in their “Greats of the Gate” commemorative series, honoring the legendary 19th-century racehorse Lexington during the city’s 250th anniversary celebration. Launched on April 11 to coincide with the $650,000 Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) at Keeneland’s Spring Meet, the limited-edition bottle pays tribute to the horse known as the “Iron Horse,” who won six of seven races and became the highest-priced American stud of his era. Featuring artwork by Kentucky artist Tyler Robertson and adorned with Lexington’s signature orange and black silks, each bottle is a collector’s piece dipped in orange wax and topped with a white silk ribbon. More than a celebration of bourbon and equine history, the initiative aims to raise $4 million over ten years for Kentucky nonprofits, reinforcing the state’s deep cultural and philanthropic roots.