Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich

UNCOMPROMISING QUALITY

Rob Dietrich is the Master Distiller & Blender for BLACKENED Whiskey and is responsible for every aspect of production. Rob ensures the uncompromising quality of BLACKENED Whiskey and is committed to maintaining and elevating the recipe of BLACKENED’s original expression. Rob uses artisanal methods with a handcrafted approach, and he is dedicated to creating eclectic and unique world-class whiskey expressions.

STARTED OUT AS A ROADIE & RIGGER

Rob’s passion for art and music was honed across 10+ years spent working in the music business, with an adventurous start working as a rigger, stagehand, and events manager at Bill Graham Presents in San Francisco. His path even crossed with Metallica at one point, where he worked as rigger and stage crew for one of their shows in the late ’90’s. Rob also worked as a freelance agent for a variety of venues like Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater and The Fillmore in San Francisco and Denver, as well as producing and managing many tours and festivals world-wide.

MENTORED BY LEGENDARY DISTILLER JESS GRABER

Rob Dietrich initially learned the art and science of distilling and blending from legendary craft distiller Jess Graber, whom he proudly calls his mentor. As former Master Distiller for Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey, Rob made his mark with the release of Stranahan’s Snowflake and Sherry Cask. He continues to release unique, limited-release expressions with the highly awarded RYE THE LIGHTNING and by collaborating with other renowned whiskey makers as part of the BLACKENED Masters of Whiskey Series.

HE BLENDS HIS EXPERIENCE TO CREATE BOLD FLAVORS

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