Introducing a 10-year collection celebrating racing’s most spirited horses. First out of the gate in this limited-edition series is racehorse royalty – Man o’ War. The 12-time record-breaker is widely credited with elevating the sport of kings in the U.S. This special release was brought to life by Kentucky artist Tyler Robertson.

In 1958, Keeneland procured the first case of Maker’s® ever sold. This began a longtime partnership that would go on to raise millions for Kentucky communities, continuing today with Greats of the Gate. We’ve collaborated on a commemorative bottle each year since 1997, helping many Bluegrass causes.​

Proceeds from each year’s “Greats of the Gate” bottle will benefit nonprofits that support Kentucky culture, including the horseracing industry, hospitality, and the arts. Over the course of these 10 years, Keeneland and Maker’s Mark are committed to raising $4 million for various Kentucky nonprofit organizations through this bottle series. For the first three years of the 10-year series, the “Greats of the Gate” bottle will support Kentucky Classic Arts , Kentucky Harvest, Arts Center of the Bluegrass, and Blue Grass Farms Charities.