Justin Aden

Justin Aden is Stranahan’s first Head Blender, overseeing maturation, finishing & blending of Stranahan’s diverse range of the Most Awarded & #1 Selling American Single Malt whiskey brand in the nation. Justin has 15 years of experience in the whiskey industry, including his tenure as Distillery Director of Operations and Research Scientist at Michigan State University’s world-renowned Artisan Distilling Program. A decorated spirits-maker holding degrees in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics from Michigan State University (MSU) with a specialization in ethanol fermentation science, Aden carries unique scientific knowledge and prolific craft spirits experience. Along with his tenure at MSU, Aden has served as Head Distiller & Production Manager at Headframe Spirits Distilling, and as Distiller, Blender and Head of Operations at Valentine Distilling Company.