Sorta...his sorta heir apparent has stepped into the role of "Head Distiller"...
We let Bruce remain as Master Distiller Emeritus...as he basically founded the distillery. I would imagine he retains that title until he passes away and then we'll elevate Kevin to full Master Distiller. Kevin Aslan is the guy who took over the role of Head Distiller. The only job he's ever had (as an adult) was / is for our distillery. He worked with Bruce every day for like 13 years until Bruce retired. Bruce was/is a legend...James Beard awards, American Distilling Institute lifetime acheivement awards, etc etc. Kevin is really good (great) at new product innovations. All of the barrel finishes. Flavor profiles. Recipe development. Contract services..etc. Plus he's the pony-tail whiskey guys whiskey guy. Articulate and quirky...does a TON of media and market trips. That said, he doesn't do a ton of the actual production...that's more Mike and I. If this place were the Wonka factory, Kevin would be Willy Wonka and Mike and I would be Oompa Loompas.  Previous Message Previous Message Rest assured…I touched your bottle. I touched it well. Previous Message Previous Message My whiskey snob buddies will be so impressed.... :-) Previous Message
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 Allow me to toot my own horn for a sec... - haighter December 4, 2025, 11:21:13
- Arrived early - TarheelIllini December 29, 2025, 17:26:17
- Congrats. If I drank at all anymore I’d order one. * - Chilango December 29, 2025, 16:31:59
- Now says it’s back ordered, will I still get it if I order or am I out of luck? * - meanjeans December 29, 2025, 16:05:56
- I've never been that flexible* - Phytynlini December 29, 2025, 14:17:05
- Just Delivered! - Dilbert December 29, 2025, 11:56:28
- MY SHIPMENT IS ON THE WAY!* - ATL December 17, 2025, 16:21:09
- ENJOY YOUR DEMENTIA!!!!* - Stu December 29, 2025, 12:03:53
- Mine also* - TarheelIllini December 17, 2025, 17:38:17
- woot woot* - gvibes December 17, 2025, 16:35:56
- SAME, and i don’t even drink* - bbonb December 17, 2025, 16:35:15
- As is mine! - Illiniphil December 17, 2025, 16:33:43
- also same* - assassin December 17, 2025, 16:31:31
- Same!* - Dilbert December 17, 2025, 16:24:12
- That is very cool. Congrats.* - DT December 5, 2025, 14:40:44
- Any discount code you’d like to share?* - TarheelIllini December 5, 2025, 12:05:39
- Ordered…but like GMPG below, I’ll wait and see if it ships to NC* - TarheelIllini December 6, 2025, 8:06:34
- I'm just looking for a commission for posting the order link below :) * - shua December 5, 2025, 13:57:06
- 4311* - Gene Parmesan December 5, 2025, 13:43:02
- Bosco* - ATL December 5, 2025, 13:49:32
- LOL cheapass* - Dilbert December 5, 2025, 12:47:53
- Love the packaging btw* - CWR10 December 5, 2025, 9:54:38
- Where can said bottle be purchased?* - Illiniphil December 4, 2025, 17:33:09
- Ooo - shua December 4, 2025, 17:38:28
- Are you bringing a bottle with you to the Grey Wolf?* - NastyBoyd December 4, 2025, 17:11:27
- Congrats. That’s awesome. * - harb December 4, 2025, 13:53:52
- I’m a fan of that vineyard * - ATL December 4, 2025, 13:51:55
- Alcohol is poison* - Stu December 4, 2025, 13:35:42
- only 1.200 bottles! how would one get one?* - assassin December 4, 2025, 13:23:47
- Cool * - jdl December 4, 2025, 13:16:45
- Huzzah! - KingTalkyTiki December 4, 2025, 13:15:48
- Congrats. Very cool* - OWWDig December 4, 2025, 11:47:23
- Congrats, can I get that in Raleigh?* - TarheelIllini December 4, 2025, 11:45:25
- Are you guys working with Wildman somewhere or just with one of their - JacobRDaugherty December 4, 2025, 11:34:38
- A bottle of that could probably help you navigate a weekend at Great Wolf Lodge - AintHatin December 4, 2025, 11:31:08
- Congrats, you fuck! * - Tuscy December 4, 2025, 11:29:50
- Congratulations, hopefully your NY distributor will allow me to buy it. Fuckers* - JacobRDaugherty December 4, 2025, 11:29:18
- Nice* - EffinIllini December 4, 2025, 11:28:43
- You named your booze after a former deucer. - Warrin'_Illini December 4, 2025, 11:22:40
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