Keeneland Racecourse and Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon have announced the launch of Greats of the Gate, a new 10-year commemorative bottle series celebrating some of racing’s most iconic horses. A different horse will feature in each of the 10 years.
The inaugural bottling will honor Lexington-foaled Man o’ War, who competed from 1919 to 1920, winning 20 of 21 races.
The bottle will feature artwork from Kentucky artist Tyler Robertson, featuring yellow and black – the racing colors of Man o’ War. The horse is shown on each side of the bottle.
The limited-edition release will be available in October, exclusively at select Kentucky retailers that otherwise sell Maker’s Mark.
Proceeds from each year’s Greats of the Gate bottle will benefit non-profits that support Kentucky culture, including the horseracing industry, hospitality and the arts. Over the course of the 10 years, Keeneland and Maker’s Mark are committed to raising $4 million for various Kentucky non-profit organizations through this bottle series.
Maker’s Mark managing director Rob Samuels commented on the release: “Keeneland and Maker’s Mark have a rich history of working hand-in-hand to support organizations making an impact in Kentucky. We’re honored to partner each year in such a meaningful way, dating back to when Keeneland was our first customer serving Maker’s Mark in the 1950s and setting the stage for decades of collaboration to follow.”
Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin added: “Keeneland is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with Maker’s Mark to benefit both the Thoroughbred industry and our local communities. Keeneland and Maker’s Mark share a mission of service and philanthropy, and the commemorative bottles have been a fun way to engage our fans and support deserving organizations through the years.”
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