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Brian Milliner

Mount Sherman,Kentucky

Summary

Accomplished Whiskey Specialist with over 8 years at Jim beam and 5 years working on mastering distillation from grain to barrel and pioneering in grain and water experimentation. Certified by the University of Kentucky, I excel in running column stills and chemistry analysis, alongside enhancing customer relations through engaging tours. Proven track record in improving distillation processes and solving complex production issues.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Whiskey Specialist

Jim Beam
11.2016 - Current
  • 5 years experience of hands on whiskey distillation experience from grains to barreling.
  • Helped with experimentation of over 20 different grains and water/ setback trials
  • State certified by university of Kentucky as one of the first 13 people to complete their 15 month classes.
  • Ran everything from the distillation side from making yeast, to cooking mashes running column stills and doublers, and cutting high wine down to correct proofs. To filling barrels
  • Running chemistry (ex, ph, acids, running yeast cell counters) on mash, beer yeast and setback.
  • Problem solved thick cooks or helping tracking down contaminations.

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Larue County High School
Hodgenville, KY
05.2009

Skills

Running column stills

Running chemistry

Testing grains

Filling barrels

Bottling experience

Tours and customer relations

Running cookers

Proofing tanks

Certification

Distillation certification from university of Kentucky

Timeline

Whiskey Specialist

Jim Beam
11.2016 - Current

High School Diploma - General Studies

Larue County High School

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