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Master Blender
It's hard to believe that someone with no formal training has been so successful in distilling, but yet, here he is.
At 21, Jesse was working for a small, family-owned distillery in Lynden, WA. It wasn't long until he entered the second batch of gin he ever distilled into an international spirits competition. He won first place. It was no easy feat competing against larger, international distilleries, but his win gave him the recognition he needed to continue his work.
Over the next decade (now 32 years old) Jesse continued to refine his "ever-evolving" palate as he began working for Doc Swinson's Whiskey. With inspirations such as Anthony Bourdain, Gordon Ramsey, and the very Island he grew up on hidden away in northwest Washington, he pursues different finishes on already notable whiskies, unafraid to push boundaries. He continues his success to this day, recently been noted as one of the top blender's for American whiskeys raking in over 130 top tier awards from all the major authorities on spirits.
Jesse is excited about the new opportunities and growth in the finished whiskey category, highlighting new flavors never found in American bourbon. This includes releasing new products that give an insight into his award-winning creative process.
