2020 Breeders Cup. Keeneland. Makers Mark a limited edition release commemorating the 2020 Breeders Cup World Championships held at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky pairing two of Kentuckys most storied institutions: Makers Mark Distillery in Loretto and Keeneland, one of North Americas most prestigious thoroughbred racing venues.

The 2020 Breeders Cup at Keeneland was a historically significant event held without spectators due to COVID-19 restrictions, making it among the most unusual Breeders Cup championships in the events history. The Makers Mark Keeneland Breeders Cup series has produced limited edition bottles for various Keeneland racing events, with each release becoming a collector item that documents a specific moment in Kentucky horse racing history.

The partnership between Makers Mark and Keeneland reflects deep Kentucky cultural connections both the bourbon industry and thoroughbred racing are central to Kentuckys identity, and the Loretto distillerys Bluegrass region location places it at the heart of both traditions.

Specs

• Distillery: Makers Mark Distillery, Loretto, Kentucky
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated Mashbill
• Release: Keeneland Breeders Cup 2020 Limited Edition
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Keeneland Breeders Cup? The Breeders Cup World Championships is the premier thoroughbred racing event in North America, held annually at a rotating host track. Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky hosted the 2020 edition notably without spectators due to COVID-19, making the 2020 edition historically distinct.
• Why does Makers Mark partner with Keeneland? Both are Kentucky institutions with deep regional identity Makers Mark in the Bluegrass bourbon tradition, Keeneland in Kentucky thoroughbred racing. The partnership reflects the cultural overlap between bourbon and horse racing that defines Kentuckys premium identity on the national stage.

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