Historic Castle & Key Distillery announced the appointment of whiskey industry veteran Sherrie Moore as Plant Manager.

Moore began her career in 1975 at Jack Daniel’s Distillery, where she developed her expertise across every facet of whiskey making. Over the course of three decades, she held progressive leadership roles, including Plant Manager, Director of Production, and Assistant Vice President. Her responsibilities spanned the entire process — from distillation, warehousing, maturation, processing, bottling, and quality control.

A true industry veteran, Moore has a particular passion for barrels and maturation, areas in which she has led numerous innovations and cost-saving initiatives still in use today. Her career has been defined by her love for the industry and her ability to bring energy, expertise, and a holistic focus to whiskey production — knowing that every step is critical to crafting the best whiskey.

“Sherrie’s breadth and depth of experience is unmatched,” Will Arvin, Co-Founder of Castle & Key, said in a news release. “Her attention to detail, coupled with her passion for whiskey, make her an ideal leader as we expand our operations and elevate our production standards. We are honored to have her guiding our team.”

Moore’s career highlights include pioneering work in barrel yield optimization, maturation experiments, filtration improvements, and continuous-improvement programs that enhanced both quality and efficiency. She has also been a trusted mentor to countless professionals in the whiskey industry”

“I have loved this industry since the day I started,” Moore said. “From the distillery floor to the warehouse, I believe every single step matters in making great whiskey. I’m thrilled to bring my experience and passion to Castle & Key as we continue building on the Kentucky distilling legacy.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome Sherrie Moore as Plant Manager at Castle & Key,” Arvin said. “Her deep knowledge of distilling expertise and leadership come at a pivotal moment as we expand our operations and invest in the future of the distillery. Sherrie’s guidance will not only strengthen our production team but also ensure that the quality and innovation at the heart of Castle & Key continue to flourish for years to come.”

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ABOUT CASTLE & KEY  

Castle & Key is steeped in Kentucky distilling history. With its stunning site dating back to 1887, the distillery is known both as the birthplace of bourbon hospitality and for the high-quality Kentucky spirits made there today. In 2014, Co-Founder Will Arvin began restoring The Old Taylor Distillery — which had fallen to ruin after decades of neglect — with a vision of creating an immersive distillery experience. For information about Castle & Key’s spirit offerings, tours, and tastings, please visit CastleAndKey.com.