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Archie Rose Distilling Co. was founded in Rosebery, Sydney in 2014 with an aim to re-ignite and lead Australia’s rich history in distilling, driven by four values including innovation, quality, authenticity and education. Now proudly Australia’s most highly awarded distillery we produce a diverse range of whiskies, gins, vodkas and rums, as well as one-off collaborations and limited releases.

Almost six years on from launch, Archie Rose has now completed construction on a new distillery in Botany, underpinning our increased commitment to genuine innovation and the creation of world class spirits. 

Our industry leading production team is now looking for a gifted Blender to bolster efforts by the Master Distiller and existing sensory team. To be successful in this newly created role, the applicant will be a driven, passionate and committed professional with at least two years sensory analysis experience. You will have a strong working knowledge of distilled spirits or related alcoholic beverages, and their sensory attributes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Screening sensory attributes of work in progress distilled spirits (Rye Whisky, Single Malt Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Rum)
• Assisting the Master Distiller and sensory team in new product development and spirit innovation projects
• Assisting the Master Distiller and sensory team in assessing sensory impact of raw materials and production process on spirit quality
• Maintaining quality and consistency of final product
• Managing inventory availability forecasts and reports
• Facilitating daily sensory panels, data collection and reporting
• Taking and maintaining precise quantitative and qualitative records 
• Regulatory recordkeeping and inventory management compliance
• Maintenance of a safe work environment by adhering to WH&S procedures

You have:

• A proven track record of sensory analysis including the processes and analytical methods used in the sensory sciences
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly
• Formal qualifications in sensory analysis (highly regarded but not essential)
• Formal qualifications in brewing, distilling, winemaking or alcoholic beverage manufacturing (highly regarded but not essential)
• Experience working in a brewery, distillery, winery or beverage manufacturer environment (highly regarded but not essential)
• Availability to work various shifts including weekends

If you have an inherent attention to detail, propensity to work hard, a love of quality spirits and the experience and skills required, please apply by emailing your CV and cover letter to dave@archierose.com.au.