During his journey from apprentice to highly accomplished master distiller, Greg Metze developed a strong appreciation for the art and science of creating superb whiskeys. It’s his passion! Combine this with his inherent sense of what a great whiskey should be and you’ll realize what makes Metze’s Select so special.
Greg has spent his entire career at MGP’s Lawrenceburg, Indiana, distillery. He began there nearly 40 years ago, bringing with him an unbridled passion to learn everything he could about making premium whiskeys. He rapidly broadened his skills and responsibilities, taking on roles associated with essentially every function at the nearly 170-year-old distillery. From involvement in selecting the finest grains and cultivating yeast strains to monitoring quality, production, barreling and aging processes, Greg provides his expertise every step of the way.
Metze's Select is the second direct release from MGP, and the first which will actually hit retail shelves. Billed as a "limited edition Indiana straight bourbon whiskey", Metze's Select (2015 Medley) is bottled at 93 proof. It's a blend of three MGP bourbons -- 59% from a 2008 bourbon with 21% rye content; 38% from a 2006 bourbon also with a 21% rye content; and 3% from a 2006 bourbon with a high 36% rye content. Expect to find it in stores by September 2015, with a 6,000 bottle release.