Trinity River Distillery announced the hiring of its new Master Distiller, Brett Luchesi, who has been a part of the spirits industry for 11 years, starting out with Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits in San Diego, CA.

He has played crucial roles in distillery build outs, design, layout, process piping, recipe formulation, spirit portfolio growth, large alcohol brand acquisitions, distillery consulting, and process efficiencies. His dedication and craft have been recognized and awarded nationally and internationally.

“I am thrilled to be a part of Silver Start Spirits,”Luchesi said in a news release. “It’s a tight knit team, they share my values in doing this the right way and making the highest quality products possible. My family and I are excited to be a part of the Fort Worth community.”

CEO and President Thomas Ingham added, “We are very excited to welcome Brett to the Trinity River Distillery^® family. Brett is a creative thinker that brings a wealth of knowledge as a former Head Brewer with Ballast Point Brewing Company, as well as Lead and Head Distiller with craft distilleries in the Southwest and West coast. He understands how to combine artistry and process to make a great product.”

Since launching in 2012 Trinity River Distillery, each Silver Star brand spirit has been made with rainwater collected on-site in 13,000-gallon storage tanks on-site at their near-downtown Fort Worth facility that Ranch Style Beans used to call home.

The current portfolio of Silver Star brands includes:

Silver Star Vodka, 100% gluten free and made with hand-selected Texas corn and purified Texas rainwater.

Silver Star Whiskey, a traditional bourbon mash, comprised of Texas corn, rye, and barley. After distillation, the whiskey is placed into charred, single-use, American white oak barrels and laid to rest. After barrel aging, it is cut to proof using purified Texas rainwater.

Silver Star Texas Honey is made with Silver Star Whiskey comprised of Texas corn, rye, and barley, along with natural Texas wildflower honey and cut to proof using purified Texas rainwater.

1849, Silver Star Texas Bourbon Whiskey, is made from our preferred mash of Texas grown corn, rye and barley and aged in new American white oak barrels for 3 years.

For more information go to www.silverstarspirits.com.