Maker's Mark said there is no automation when it comes to the distinctive red wax seal that adorns every bottle of the ...

However, some wine growers and makers are beginning to wax seal their bottles for another reason altogether: sustainability. While aluminum and other plastics have largely improved wine-sealing ...

It's easy to locate bottles of Maker's Mark bourbon on your liquor store's shelves. They're the only ones with red wax that completely covers the bottle tops and drips down the bottles' necks.

2025 The answer to the latter question is simple — the manufacturer's decision to seal every bottle with red wax is a marketing tactic. Maker's Mark even trademarked its red wax seal in 1985. In 2010, ...