The Drinks Report - Augusta Distillery appoints first master distiller

"Augusta Distillery has confirmed the appointment of Alex Castle as its first master distiller and director of distillery operations.

 

Castle returns to her home state of Kentucky to take up the role, after leaving for her most recent position in Memphis, Tennessee, where she held the master distiller role at Old Dominick Distillery.

 

Ryan Edwards, president of Augusta Distillery, commented: “Alex’s stellar reputation precedes her. Her exceptional bourbon and distilling knowledge will provide an immediate boost to Augusta Distillery’s mission to produce world-class bourbon. We consider ourselves fortunate to have her on board.”"