Evidence for an explicit feedback bridge between distillation output and maturation-input design.
The article explains how Michter's divides responsibilities and where the two specialists' decisions intersect.
McKee directs grains, yeast, fermentation, and distillation; after distillation, he and Wilson assess the unaged spirit's sensory character to decide what wood profile should support the intended result.
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Production-role handoff and barrel specification
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Captured evidence
McKee directs grains, yeast, fermentation, and distillation; after distillation, he and Wilson assess the unaged spirit's sensory character to decide what wood profile should support the intended result.
Interpretation
The handoff is a design feedback point: barrel treatment responds to the spirit produced upstream.
Verification boundary
Paraphrase and paragraph locator were checked against the public article on 2026-08-25. This supports Michter's described practice, not a universal industry norm.