Lofted Spirits Elevates Dan Callaway to Master Blender

This new title reflects Callaway’s leadership in shaping the flavor and innovation strategy for Lofted Spirits’ growing house of brands

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 13, 2025) – Lofted Spirits today announced the elevation of Dan Callaway to the role of Master Blender, Lofted Spirits, recognizing his long-standing influence on the company’s innovation-driven whiskey program. Formerly Vice President of Product Development at Bardstown Bourbon Company, Callaway has stepped into an overarching position that reflects his leadership in blending artistry, creative exploration and category-shaping collaborations.

Callaway will continue to oversee blending for Bardstown Bourbon’s acclaimed line of Kentucky Straight Whiskies while also expanding his influence across the broader Lofted Spirits portfolio, including the rapidly growing Green River Whiskey brand and emerging Lofted Custom Spirits clients.

“Dan approaches whiskey with a rare blend of creativity and precision – he’s a true visionary and one of the most forward-thinking blenders in American whiskey today,” said Mark Erwin, CEO of Lofted Spirits. “As Master Blender, he’ll continue shaping the future of our innovative brands and pushing the boundaries of what American whiskey can be.”

Tapping into his background as a seasoned musician turned certified sommelier, Callaway brings a distinctive, almost “mad scientist” approach to blending, which has helped Bardstown Bourbon redefine modern whiskey. Under his leadership, the brand’s collaborative finishes and experimental blends have received widespread acclaim and top industry awards, earning the trust of both serious whiskey enthusiasts and curious new drinkers alike.

This elevation is part of a broader strategic evolution for Lofted Spirits and its house of brands, highlighting its leadership in transforming the category while building a scalable platform for future growth and industry disruption.

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ABOUT LOFTED SPIRITS

From bespoke bourbon production to boundary-pushing brands, Lofted Spirits is where tradition meets transformation. Expanding on the work started by Peter Loftin in 2016, and today the number one producer of Kentucky contract whiskey, Lofted Spirits pioneered a world-class, industry-shaking approach to custom contract distillation while developing some of the fastest growing brands in American Whiskey, Bardstown Bourbon and Green River. A unified entity, Lofted Spirits is built to lead the global whiskey industry, delivering exceptional experiences through innovation, trust and transformative industry impact while crafting some of the world’s most desired and awarded whiskies. Lofted Spirits joined the Pritzker Private Capital family of companies in 2022. Learn more at LoftedSpirits.com.