Casey Jones Distillery Wins Silver at the 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

First Entry in Competition · First Entry for Wheat Mash Bill

Hopkinsville, KY (May 21st) - Casey Jones Distillery is proud to announce that its Small Batch Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon has been awarded the Silver medal at the prestigious 2023 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). This recognition is a testament to the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that goes into each bottle of Casey Jones Distillery's bourbon.

SFWSC is the first awards competition for Casey Jones Distillery Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon and its first entry into an awards competition. This award marks the distillery's 12th award for distilled spirits and the 2nd international recognition for the distillery. In 2019, Casey Jones Distillery Single Barrel Cut was awarded Silver for the 2019 international SIP awards.

"They say build it and they will come. I say age it till it's done. It's Done," shared Arlon Casey Jones, Master Distiller.

Crafted with a unique four-grain distillate featuring a mix of bloody butcher and yellow corns, wheat, and malted barley, Casey Jones Distillery's Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon delights the senses with lively honey and subtle clove on the nose. Its smooth mouthfeel yields to a pleasant oatmeal sweetness and subtle honey finish. Now aged 4 years and released at 95 proof, this exceptional bourbon is garnering well-deserved attention on the global stage.

"This is an incredible mash bill that is already outstanding and getting ever better as it ages," remarked Cody Turner, Partner.

The team at Casey Jones Distillery is honored to have their Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon recognized among the world's best and is grateful to the SFWSC judges for acknowledging their dedication to the craft. As the distillery continues to innovate and create exceptional spirits, they remain committed to preserving the legacy of Casey Jones and showcasing the unparalleled quality of Kentucky bourbon.