Shane MillerHospitality ManagerAbout Shane Miller joined Bluegrass Distillers in 2022 as the Hospitality Manager. Originally from Louisville, KY Shane attended the University of Kentucky majoring in Communication and Sociology. Finding his passion for bourbon, fast horses, and all things Kentucky… Lexington quickly became his new home. Whether on the golf course, or a bar listening…
Minerva CastilloAccounts PayableAbout Minerva joined the Bluegrass Distillers team in March of 2020, initially assisting with our hand sanitizer operation. Since then, Minerva has become the heart of the team, helping in all areas of the business. If you are in need of a local food recommendation, look no further. Minerva knows all of the…
Maggie YoungDirector of Marketing & DistributionAbout Maggie graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2018 with degrees in Marketing and Management. Maggie joined Bluegrass as an intern in 2017 and has been with us ever since. When she’s not working, Maggie enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her lab. Maggie doesn’t have…
Ben FranziniCo-ownerAbout Ben Franzini was born and raised in Morehead, KY and attended the University of Kentucky to study Engineering. He is a Systems Engineer and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in the aerospace, software, and hospitality industries. Ben loves that Bourbon must, by law, be authentic and that it is an agrarian product…
Sam RockCo-ownerAbout Sam Rock grew up in Woodford County, Kentucky, attended Washington & Lee University, in Virginia, and the University of Kentucky College of Law. Sam is a practicing lawyer and also sells and builds houses and other investment property, as well as being one of the founders of Bluegrass Distillers. Sam’s initial fascination with the bourbon…