Marianne Eaves

Marianne Eaves

Keynote Speaker: Kentucky’s First Female Bourbon Master Distiller since Prohibition & Co-Owner of Forbidden Bourbon

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Marianne Eaves Biography

Born and bred in Tennessee and Kentucky, Marianne Eaves' journey into whiskey making seemed predestined. Courageously challenging norms and armed with a passion for science, she shattered barriers to become Kentucky’s first female master distiller since Prohibition.

A historic figure in the world of bourbon, Eaves started in the industry as an intern for Brown-Forman, working her way up to master taster at Woodford Reserve. In 2015, she signed on with a startup company that had purchased the legendary Old Taylor distillery as the first female master distiller of Kentucky bourbon, helping launch what would become Castle & Key. She left the distillery in 2019 —- before Castle & Key’s first aged whiskeys had been released —- to go out on her own as an independent whiskey consultant. In this role, she aims to elevate craft producers nationwide, sharing her expertise and passion for authentic Kentucky bourbon, and collaborate across the globe on spirits of all types. Forbidden Bourbon, a small batch, hand-blended 5-year-old bourbon she created with South Carolina-based partners, debuted in 2023.

Eaves has been recognized in Whiskey Advocate Magazine as “the Next Generation” for the bourbon industry, has been honored by Forbes, and included in the 2015 Food & Drink 30 under 30 list. Additionally, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named her one of America’s Top 40 Under 40 Tastemakers. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville, where she studied chemical engineering.

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Marianne Eaves is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality.

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Marianne Eaves generally travels from Lexington, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Marianne Eaves is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Hospitality. The estimated speaking fee range to book Marianne Eaves for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Marianne Eaves generally travels from Lexington, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Victoria Eady Butler, Tabitha Brown and Dominique Crenn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Marianne Eaves for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book Marianne Eaves to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Marianne Eaves for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Marianne Eaves, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Marianne Eaves or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Marianne Eaves for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Marianne Eaves, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Marianne Eaves are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Marianne Eaves, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Marianne Eaves speak about?

    Marianne Eaves is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Hospitality.
  • Where does Marianne Eaves travel from?

    Marianne Eaves generally travels from Lexington, KY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Marianne Eaves?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Marianne Eaves for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Marianne Eaves for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Marianne Eaves or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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