Maker’s Mark Not Watering Down Whiskey After All

Last week I did a rather sad story about a shortage of Makers Mark, causing the whiskey makers to start watering down their bourbon. In a wonderful turnaround of events because of backlash from customers, the producer of Maker's Mark is reversing the decision. 

Rob Samuels, Maker's Mark's chief operating officer, said Sunday that it is restoring the alcohol volume of its product to its historic level of 45 percent, or 90 proof. Last week, it said it was lowering the amount to 42 percent, or 84 proof, because of a supply shortage.

Although you probably would not have been able to tell the difference, and the makers promised the flavor would be identical, it was still going to cause a guy that drinks to get drunk, to look into a new bourbon.

Makers Mark, you guys kick ass  Thanks for listening to your fans, and doing the right thing. I know what I will be buying at the liquor store tonight! CHEERS!!!