MGP Certifies New Master Distillers and Master Blenders
April 23 2019 - 10:32AM
MGP Ingredients (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading distiller of premium
American Whiskies, Vodkas and Gins, is proud to announce the
awarding of its Master Distiller designation to three internal
candidates and the naming of two new Master Blenders. The art and
science of fermentation, distillation and blending are the
foundation of the company’s distilled spirits business, and the
addition of these individuals into the Masters rank ensures that
MGP has the necessary talent to continue to create exceptional
products.
Due to the size and complexity of its distillery operations, MGP
relies on a team of highly trained Master Distillers and Master
Blenders. Individuals are awarded the master designation after a
robust certification process. This process includes education,
experience, specialized training, and concludes with oral
examinations by other masters and the completion of a
dissertation.
“Because of the size and scope of our business, we need a very
deep and broad pool of talent to operate successfully,” said
President and CEO Gus Griffin. “Our development of Masters-level
experts provides additional assurance of our ability to
consistently deliver unique and high quality whiskies, vodkas and
gins.”
MGP is pleased to announce that the following employees recently
completed the certification process to earn their Master Distiller
designation: Matthew Greeno; Josh Slawski; and Mike Templin.
Griffin noted that blending also plays a crucial role in MGP’s
business, as expert blenders create custom formulations to help set
brands apart. The ongoing need for this important skill led to the
development of a similar Master Blender certification process.
MGP’s newly certified Master Blenders are R.J. Laws and Sam
Schmeltzer.
“We are extremely proud of our new Masters,” Griffin said.
“Earning this designation is a testament to their dedication to
their craft.”
About MGPFounded in 1941, MGP (Nasdaq:
MGPI) is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits
and specialty wheat proteins and starches. Distilled spirits
include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins and vodkas, which are
carefully crafted through a combination of art and science backed
by decades of experience. The company's proteins and starches are
created in the same manner and provide a host of functional,
nutritional and sensory benefits for a wide range of food products.
MGP additionally is a top producer of high quality industrial
alcohol for use in both food and non-food applications. The company
is headquartered in Atchison, Kansas, where distilled alcohol
products and food ingredients are produced. Premium spirits are
also distilled and matured at the company’s facility in
Lawrenceburg, Indiana. For more information, visit
mgpingredients.com.
Contact:
Jenell Loschke, 913.367.1480
jenell.loschke@mgpingredients.com
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