Coppersea Distilling announced the hiring of Dan Denisoff as President and Chief Operations Officer.

The Heritage-Methods farm distillery in New Paltz, New York, said in a news release that Denisoff will be responsible for managing and overseeing all phases of Coppersea’s business. He joins Coppersea after a career in the beverage and CPG sector, including nearly 20 years in executive operational leadership roles at Pernod Ricard USA.

“Coppersea is making truly incredible whiskies in a unique way that deserves notice and broader market opportunities,” Denisoff said. “I can’t wait to help build one of America’s premier craft distilleries to its full potential.”

Coppersea Founder and CEO Michael Kinstlick added, “We are absolutely thrilled to be bringing Dan on board. Meeting our next set of goals demands experienced industry leadership, and we are confident his knowledge of spirits and deep background in the industry will help us achieve those goals.”