Aged Spirits Blender

Sazerac; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sazerac Company is seeking an Aged Spirits Blender to join our Product Development team in Kentucky. You will support blending of aged spirits, conduct sensory evaluations, and collaborate with Distillery, Operations, Quality, and Brand teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least seven years of experience in distilled spirits or related CPG industries, with strong sensory acuity and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in distilled spirits, beverage alcohol, food, or related consumer packaged goods industries.
• Strong sensory aptitude with the ability to distinguish subtle flavor/aroma differences.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and evaluate aged spirits blends to support product development, commercialization, and brand quality objectives.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and blend standardization activities to maintain product consistency and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Distillery, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to optimize aged spirits inventory utilization while supporting commercialization and production needs.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and investigations related to blend variability, maturation performance, quality concerns, and supply chain deviations.
• Maintain accurate blend documentation, formulations, and records while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sensory aptitude

Cross‑functional collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering

Job description

Sazerac Company Overview

Build your career at Sazerac! With almost 400 years of rich history, Sazerac Company has thrived as an independent, American family‑owned company with operations in the United States and around the world. Since the 2000s, Sazerac has averaged double‑digit growth every year! Sazerac Company produces and markets the most award‑winning bourbons and whiskeys in the world, including Buffalo Trace, Pappy Van Winkle, Eagle Rare, Blanton’s, and Sazerac Rye. Additionally, Sazerac owns many popular brands across a range of spirits, including Fireball, Southern Comfort, Seagram’s V.O., Myers’s, Goldschläger, Parrot Bay, 99 Brand, and Platinum Vodka.

We’re proud of our award‑winning culture and distilleries. Our Louisville office has been named one of the “Best Places to Work in Kentucky” four times, and our Buffalo Trace Distillery has earned the title of “world’s most award‑winning distillery” through the dedication of our craftsmen for well over 200 years. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Sazerac provides extraordinary opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, entrepreneurial industry.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Join our Product Development team and play a key role in shaping the future of our aged spirits portfolio. As an Aged Spirits Blender, you will support the development, optimization, and commercialization of new and existing products through blending execution, sensory evaluation, and technical problem solving. Working closely with Distillery, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Brand teams, you’ll help ensure products consistently meet quality, regulatory, and consumer expectations while supporting innovation and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Develop, prepare, and evaluate aged spirits blends to support product development, commercialization, and brand quality objectives.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and blend standardization activities to maintain product consistency and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Distillery, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to optimize aged spirits inventory utilization while supporting commercialization and production needs.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and investigations related to blend variability, maturation performance, quality concerns, and supply chain deviations.
• Maintain accurate blend documentation, formulations, and records while ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in distilled spirits, beverage alcohol, food, or related consumer packaged goods industries.
• Strong sensory aptitude with the ability to distinguish subtle flavor and aroma differences in aged spirits.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience supporting blending activities, sensory evaluation programs, or production operations.
• Experience supporting new product commercialization and production scale‑up activities.
• Experience with aged spirits distillation, blending, maturation programs, and collaboration across distillery and operations teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to distinguish flavors and aromas through taste and smell.

Culture and Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type. Learn more about how we support our employees here.

The annual salary range for this role is $93,999.84 - $140,999.76. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal pay equity considerations.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.