tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post3663586765754681298..comments2024-03-19T20:31:23.141-05:00Comments on The Chuck Cowdery Blog: Master Distiller Greg Metze Leaving MGP of IndianaChuck Cowderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-72384574986171666762016-06-14T09:15:34.502-05:002016-06-14T09:15:34.502-05:00I worked with Greg when I was a chemist in QC in L...I worked with Greg when I was a chemist in QC in Lawrenceburg, IN. Greg was excellent at sharing his knowledge and expertise so I'm confident whomever is chosen for the Master Distiller job will do great. He worked hard all of the time so I'm glad he can now go spend more time enjoying the fruits of his labors.Jan McCauleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-46543496114759778942016-05-25T11:58:38.318-05:002016-05-25T11:58:38.318-05:00Damn! I'd just met Greg at WhiskyFest New Yor...Damn! I'd just met Greg at WhiskyFest New York in October and had been invited to come out and get a tour from him. Looks like those plans are out the window!<br /><br />Congratulations Greg! You've fostered one of the great American distilleries through some tough times, turned it into Whisky Advocate's Distillery of the Year, and can now retire at the top of your game!Sam Komlenicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-15464856203048303722016-05-23T02:17:25.218-05:002016-05-23T02:17:25.218-05:00Has Metz taken notice of JRutledge's effort wi...Has Metz taken notice of JRutledge's effort with private equity to start his own brand and will likewise make an announcement in the coming months?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137567745674385407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-41968774538732439602016-05-22T12:36:34.225-05:002016-05-22T12:36:34.225-05:00I believe Ed Foote was a Seagrams guy also before ...I believe Ed Foote was a Seagrams guy also before Stitzel WellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-80732796786454989892016-05-22T06:40:47.635-05:002016-05-22T06:40:47.635-05:00I did not know that MGP even had a Master Distille...I did not know that MGP even had a Master Distiller,...Oscarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938842148566189917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-50760512512157785972016-05-21T23:45:33.469-05:002016-05-21T23:45:33.469-05:00Agreed it's a little weird. Also agreed it'...Agreed it's a little weird. Also agreed it's no big deal.Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-60821497429347828792016-05-21T21:15:26.738-05:002016-05-21T21:15:26.738-05:00Good catch, Chuck. I looked at the 2013 date by mi...Good catch, Chuck. I looked at the 2013 date by mistake, when estimating the time. But while the number of years is different, my point remains the same. <br /><br />I just find it interesting the way "Master Distiller" gets tossed around these days. I trust Metze really is/was a master distiller. And I think MGP makes some quality whiskey. And I trust they have someone perfectly capable of filling the position. But a "team" of master distillers below him? That really was my point here. A major issue? Hardly. Brian (AKA The Dean)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15072638994343667673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-2064699246046834602016-05-21T12:44:05.471-05:002016-05-21T12:44:05.471-05:00Excellent information. Kudos to Metz for a job we...Excellent information. Kudos to Metz for a job well done while having to appease multiple corporate masters. Curthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04910025610707543893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-76988344663189343062016-05-21T08:16:28.925-05:002016-05-21T08:16:28.925-05:00Check your math. Named 'master distiller' ...Check your math. Named 'master distiller' after 22 years, not 30, a title he has held for 16 years. He also, in that time, worked for four different companies, each of which may have had a different policy about how the term 'master distiller' is used. Chuck Cowderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191121480961526039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-840930092789285091.post-39596761126615078072016-05-20T22:17:56.243-05:002016-05-20T22:17:56.243-05:00So, if I'm reading this correctly, Metz worked...So, if I'm reading this correctly, Metz worked for the company for over 30 years before being named "Master Distiller". But, he has an entire "team" of master distillers working under him, ready to take over. Did I interpret that correctly?<br /><br />Um, OK.<br /><br />I'm not suggesting MGP won't be in good hands when Metz leaves. But I'm simply not a fan of hyperbole. Perhaps suggesting there were others in the company with the capability of taking on the job, would have been praise enough, before actually namine a "Master Distiller". But what do I know?Brian (AKA The Dean)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15072638994343667673noreply@blogger.com