Redemption Whiskey Names Alan Kennedy Master Blender
Kennedy Will Oversee the Brand's Mission of Restoring Rye Whiskey to its Pre-Prohibition Prominence, Leading All Aspects of Production with an Emphasis on Innovation
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Training under revered distillers and blenders as he rose through the ranks, Alan gained a vast array of experience, mastering everything from hand picking the grains, to filling and rolling barrels, to learning the meticulous art of blending. In 2019, Alan was appointed Master Blender for Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company's Town Branch Whiskey, making him one of the youngest up-and-coming Master Blenders on the
"After learning about the first-of-its-kind Redemption Sur Lee innovation, it really changed my view on the possibilities about what rye whiskey could be," said Kennedy. "The brand's vision to restore rye whiskey to its pre-Prohibition glory by creating rye-forward whiskeys that showcase this exemplary grain is one I'm proud to shepherd, and I could not be more thrilled to join the Redemption Whiskey team as Master Blender. I look forward to continuing to tell Redemption's story through our established expressions and the new ones we'll create together."
A perfectionist at heart, Alan is known to patiently sort through thousands of barrels to create the exact profile, and sense memory, that he's looking for. This very approach, paired with Alan's appreciation for rye-forward whiskeys, is what makes Alan the perfect fit for the Master Blender role at Redemption Whiskey.
"We're in constant, relentless pursuit of making the best American Whiskey possible," said
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About Redemption Whiskey
Redemption is leading the rye revival, with a full range of bold and spicy super-premium award-winning whiskeys that are masterfully aged and blended. Nearly lost for a century, modern drinkers are rediscovering rye's spicy, rebellious nature, complex enough to be enjoyed neat, with a strong enough backbone to stand up in cocktails. It is a classic American comeback story, one that is only just beginning as Redemption continually pushes boundaries – and expectations – in whiskey innovation. Redemption Whiskey has been named a Redemption was awarded a 2023 Growth Brands Spirits award in the Fast Track category from the Beverage Information Group/EPG Brand Acceleration, the 2022 World's Best Bourbon (2022 San Francisco Spirits Awards) and is the 2021 Rye Whiskey Brand of the Year according to the NY International Spirits Competition. www.redemptionwhiskey.com
About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits
Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman
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