Luxco, acquired by MGP last year, has named Ian Stirsman as the first master distiller at Ross & Squibb Distillery, effective immediately.Stirsman will be responsible for guiding the product development process for new innovation and annual limited releases, holding customers for barrel picks and distillery visits and building brand awareness of the distillery and its brands.
He will also serve as a resource in support of operations at MGP’s historic Lawrenceburg, Indiana-based distillery.
Stirsman has worked in a variety of roles in MGP’s distilling operations since 2014. Before that, he worked as a process engineer and shift manager for PH Glatfelter Co., a global manufacturer of engineered materials. He graduated in 2010 from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering with a minor in biological sciences.
“When we set out to name the inaugural head of Ross & Squibb operations, our hope was to find someone from within the MGP family – someone who possessed both the technical skills for the job and knowledge of the processes and traditions that made the George Remus and Rossville Union brands so great,” said David Bratcher, COO and president of branded spirits for MGP, in a prepared statement. “We’re excited for Ian, and we’re eager to see him lead as Ross & Squibb’s first Master Distiller.”
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