Make it · Production & cellar
Master Distiller
Leads spirit production and is the guardian of a distillery’s style and quality.
What you’ll do
- Oversee mashing, fermentation, distillation and maturation
- Set the recipe and the cut points that define the house style
- Select casks and manage the maturation plan
- Lead and train the production team
- Work with blenders and brand teams on new releases
- Ensure safety, compliance and quality standards
What you’ll bring
- Deep technical knowledge of distillation
- Sensory excellence
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Patience and consistency
Background
Often 10+ years in production; degree or diploma in brewing, distilling or chemical engineering helps.
Credentials that help
Outlook
Craft distilling has created many new roles worldwide, but senior posts are competitive.
Where it leads
Distillery manager or production director.
A day in the lifeTasting new-make spirit in the morning, checking stills at noon and planning cask programmes in the afternoon.
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