World-renowned former Distillery Manager of
Laphroaig takes on new role at craft distillery in Oxnard, California
OXNARD,
Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sespe
Creek Distillery, which includes in its portfolio Warbringer
Whiskey, Silvergrin Vodka, and Parlor Cay Rum, announces today that
John Campbell, Scotland's venerated Master Distiller, will
join the Oxnard, California
distillery as Chief Operating Officer. After 17 years at the helm
of Scotland's iconic Laphroaig
distillery and three years as Master Distiller at the Lowlands'
farm-to-bottle Lochlea Distillery, Campbell is taking the reins at
Sespe Creek with a dramatic new venture into American Craft
Spirits.
The continental jump to California marks an exciting new chapter in
Campbell's career and illustrates the ambition of an emerging
American craft spirits producer both in the United States and globally.
"There is no overstating the significance of John's appointment
at Sespe Creek Distillery," said distillery Owner, Alfred English. "Over the past two decades or
so, there are very few in John's position who have had a greater
impact on the whiskey space. Bringing him in represents a
significant shot across the bow to let the industry know there's a
formidable player here on California's Central Coast."
As incoming Chief Operating Officer, Campbell will spearhead
Sespe Creek's portfolio of spirits, which includes Warbringer
Mesquite Smoked Southwest Bourbon, Parlor Cay Rum and Silvergrin
Vodka.
Said Campbell, "I am thrilled to accept the role of COO and
Master Distiller at Sespe Creek Distillery. The challenge of
working in new spirits categories, and in a new country, make this
such an exciting time in my life. I can't wait to get going and for
what lies ahead."
Campbell's new position leading Sespe Creek also signals the
beginning of a groundbreaking new collaboration between
industry-leading Master Distiller and UFC greats, Josh "Warmaster"
Barnett and Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Barnett and Cerrone each have
their own sub-brands under the Warbringer Bourbon umbrella,
Warmaster Edition and Cowboy Edition respectively.
Since launching in 2019, Barnett's Warmaster Edition has
garnered a wide following since being featured on The Joe Rogan
Show as one of the host's preferred whiskies to drink on air, while
Cerrone's Cowboy Edition recently launched with much anticipation
at UFC 300 in Las Vegas.
Campbell will officially step into his new role at Sespe Creek
in October. While currently a production-only distillery, Sespe
Creek is in plans to open a tasting room in the first half of
2025.
About Sespe Creek Spirits
At Sespe Creek Distillery,
we pay homage to Americana heritage. Each brand is a passageway to
places and moments in time that we revere. The liquor inside each
bottle showcases our obsession with The Craft, and our belief that
going the extra mile results in a sip worth every extra step.
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