Master Distiller
Blake Layfield
Master Distiller & Head of Innovation, Maker's Mark
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Blake Layfield is the Master Distiller and Head of Innovation at Maker's Mark in Loretto. He stepped into the Master Distiller role in 2024 after serving as the distillery's Senior Director of Innovation, Blending and Quality. Previously, he worked in research and development positions for Suntory Global Spirits and Diageo.
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When did Blake Layfield become Master Distiller at Maker's Mark?
Blake Layfield became the Master Distiller at Maker's Mark in 2024.
What was Blake Layfield's role at Maker's Mark before becoming Master Distiller?
Before his appointment as Master Distiller, he served as the Senior Director of Innovation, Blending and Quality from 2022 to 2024.
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