DARING TO BE FIRST
The first bourbon of its kind, thoughtfully blended by Kentucky’s first female Master Distiller
About Marianne Eaves
Master Distiller
Marianne Eaves is no stranger to being the first. From introducing new concepts in distillation to breaking into a male dominated industry, Eaves is ushering in a new era in bourbon.
Recognized in Whiskey Advocate Magazine as “the Next Generation” for the bourbon industry, Eaves has also been honored by Forbes in the 2015 Food & Drink 30 under 30 list and was recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of America’s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers.
Eaves began her distillery career at Brown-Forman, the parent company of brands like Woodford Reserve and Jack Daniels. She eventually moved to a role at the historic Old Taylor Distillery where Eaves made history as Kentucky’s First Female Bourbon Master Distiller since Prohibition.
Before obtaining a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville, Eaves’ early career was in the arts. She brings both her creative and scientific background into every bottle of Forbidden.
Eaves was born in Tennessee and raised in Kentucky.
“In an industry steeped in tradition, change is often resisted, but the sounds, smells, sensations and sights I experience while traveling across the country spark my creativity and desire to add to these traditions with innovation while respecting the heritage.”
From Grain to Glass
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A product made by boldly trespassing in forbidden spaces.
Honoring southern culinary tradition making our white corn, winter white wheat bourbon with food-grade grain versus the status quo feed-grade grain recipe. Using an uncommon low and slow fermentation process to bring out more flavor from our yeast. We embrace a more diverse future in the spirits world with pride for our history making, glass ceiling breaking Master Distiller, Marianne Eaves.
Our Partners
TricorBraun
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Bardstown Bourbon Company
Bardstown Bourbon Company pushes the boundaries of innovation while honoring the traditional art of whiskey making. Nestled in the heart of the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown Bourbon Company is the first Napa Valley-style destination to combine distilling, culinary, and an innovative beverage program.
Holotype
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Walnut Grove Farms
Walnut Grove Farms is a family farm based in the community of Schochoh, Kentucky, 50 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. The farm is currently managed by the 5th and 6th generations of the Halcomb family and operates in two Tennessee counties and four counties in Kentucky. Production includes corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, and rye.
