The Distillery has announced that their Master Distiller is moving on.
Castle & Key announced via social media that their Master Distiller, Marianne Eaves, will no longer be with the company. Eaves helped to build the Castle & Key brand during her four years with the company.
According to Castle & Key’s Instagram:
“It’s with mixed emotions that we announce that Master Distiller Marianne Eaves is departing Castle & Key to pursue other endeavors. “Marianne’s impact at Castle & Key is far ranging, has many facets, and will extend well beyond her time with us. She will be greatly missed, but we wish her well and know she will be successful in every future venture. We have an amazing team that Marianne trained and mentored over the last four years. That team will continue to make the same high-quality spirits. While we’re sad to see Marianne go, we will use her departure as an opportunity to create something new. We look forward to sharing more plans for our team in the coming months.”– Wes Murry & Will Arvin, Founding Partners at Castle & Key
Eaves also provided some information regarding her department:
“Over the past four years I have been so proud of Castle & Key’s strong brand, portfolio of spirits and position as a historical bourbon tourism destination. This is in no small part due to the incredible team we have put in place since the beginning, and I have every confidence they will uphold my stringent quality standards. I am not turning my back on being a Master Distiller, but I am taking the time I need to bring some of my other goals I’ve set to fruition. My time at Castle & Key was a phenomenal experience, and I feel that I’ve left it in a place where the spirits can speak to my vision. Boldness is what got me to the position of Master Distiller, and it’s time for another bold step in my career to continue to make the impact I envision.”
– Marianne Eaves
According to the release, Eaves “will be consulting in the bourbon space and working on strategic partnerships, while also pursuing further opportunities to showcase the industry in documentary film and television projects. She will also be pursuing book, speaking, digital and culinary projects.”
We wish Castle & Key and Marianne Eaves all the best in their future endeavors.
