I am located in St. Louis MO. I am looking to pair with a like minded distillery. I have listed my education and experience below. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, comments or if you are looking for someone who is knowledgeable, passionate, and driven.
Rob
Experience
Project Co-ordinator, Tempest Distilling & Spirits Co., St. Louis MO - 2011-2014
From November of 2011 to March of 2014 I was an integral part of conceptualizing, planning, designing and licensing Tempest Distilling & Spirits Co. in St. Louis Missouri.
Intern, Grand ten distilling, Boston MA - 2013
In January of 2013 I took an unpaid internship with Grand Ten Distilling making Rum, Apple Jack, and several liqueurs. In the course of my internship I participated in almost every process in the distillery. Charging and running the still, making cuts, barreling spirits, proofing, bottling, labeling, packaging and much more.
Education
Koval Distillery - Chicago, IL: Certificate in Distillery Operations 3 Day Kothe Workshop - April 2012
Society of Wine Educators - New York, NY: Certified Specialist of Spirits - November 2012
Institute of Brewing and Distilling - Elgin, Scotland: Certificate in Distilling(Associates) - May 2013
References
Spencer McMinn - Head Distiller, Grand Ten Distilling, Boston MA.
Chris Burnett - Head Distiller, Mad Buffalo Distillery, Union MO.
Maggie Campbell - Head Distiller, Privateer Rum, Ipswitch MA.