RD1 Spirits, the Lexington-based bourbon brand, announced the hiring of Jarrad Gollihue, PhD, to the new role of Research and Development Master Distiller. A former University of Kentucky distilling researcher and instructor, Dr. Gollihue will lead this science-heavy position, overseeing RD1’s wood-finishing operations and experiments with new woods at RD1 Distillery at The Commons, slated to open in January 2025.