Blending Assistant Technician, Blending Team
Current- Small Batch Operations of highly prestige and exclusive projects; i.e.Ballantine’s 40YO, Royal Salute Time Series, and high value singleCasks. As I am the most experienced member of staff in the SmallBatch area, this year’s objective is to train my colleagues and providethem with guidance on those procedures. - Whisky sampling and sensory evaluation; assist in the sensoryevaluation of whisky samples to assess quality, flavour profiles, andconsistency. - Conduct daily quality control checks on incoming production samples,ensuring adherence to quality standards. - Monitor the ageing process of whisky stocks, assessing maturationprogress and making recommendations for blending. - Blending Process Support; work closely with Master Blender, BlendingManager and VI/inventory team. - Accurately measure and combine different whisky components toachieve desired flavour and consistency. - Assist in the management and organization of whisky inventory,ensuring the availability of necessary components for blending. - Data Analysis and Reporting; Maintain accurate records and databasesof blending experiments, sample evaluations, and sensory analyses. - Prepare reports summarizing findings, trends, and recommendationsfor the Master Blender and management - Compliance and Documentation; Adhere to industry regulations andinternal policies regarding whisky production, labelling, and traceability. - Assist in the documentation of blending procedures and specifications,ensuring compliance with legal and quality requirements from HMRC. - Sample destruction in accordance with HMRC compliance practices.
