Casey Jones Distillery Kentucky Straight Original Four Grain Wheat Bourbon Sweeps 2023 American Craft Spirits Heartland Whiskey Competition
Expression Wins Best of Show, Best in State, Best Four Grain, and Silver for Four Grain Bourbons
Distillery Also Awarded Gold For Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill 2 and Silver for New Total Eclipse Bourbon
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, August 29, 2023 - Casey Jones Distillery is thrilled to announce its exceptional performance at the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition, organized by the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA). Our signature Casey Jones Single Barrel Original Four Grain Wheated Kentucky Straight Bourbon achieved an unprecedented sweep of awards, including Best in Show, Best in State, and Best Four Grain Whiskey, in addition to securing Silver for Four Grain Bourbons.
This remarkable accomplishment underscores our commitment to crafting outstanding spirits. Our Four Grain Wheated Bourbon, with its unique blend of grains, captured the hearts of the judges and reaffirmed our dedication to quality.
In addition to these accolades, Casey Jones Distillery also excelled in other categories. Our Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Mash Bill 2 earned the prestigious Gold award, while the All New Total Eclipse Bourbon secured a well-deserved Silver. These awards underscore the exceptional range of our craft and the unwavering dedication of our team.
This is the second award competition for the Four Grain Wheated Bourbon recipe, which was also awarded Silver in the 2023 San Fransisco International Spirits Competition for Wheated Bourbons for Small Batch.
The 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition featured entries from across the nation, with Casey Jones Distillery proudly representing Kentucky. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, partners, and the community for their unwavering support.
About Casey Jones Distillery
Casey Jones Distillery was founded in 2014 by Arlon Casey Jones (AJ), grandson of Casey, and his wife Peg Hays. In 2022, the distillery welcomed a new partner, Cody Turner, to the team. Together, they operate the Hopkinsville, KY based company with a focus on tradition and authenticity in the distillation of small-batch craft spirits. Building on an infamous family history of still building, bootlegging, and Kentucky whiskey, Casey Jones Distillery produces some of the finest, award-winning bourbon and moonshine in the commonwealth.
About ACSA
The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) serves as the premier national non-profit trade association for the U.S. craft spirits industry. ACSA is dedicated to championing and advocating for the thriving community of craft spirits producers. Its membership is open to all, embracing anyone with an interest in the craft spirits world. Governed by a Board of Directors elected by eligible voting members, ACSA represents independent, licensed distillers annually producing fewer than 750,000 proof gallons.
The Heartland Whiskey Competition, organized by ACSA, stands as a celebrated biennial event. It welcomes craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill, which defines the mix of grains used in whiskey production. This competition showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of distillers from 20 "Heartland" states, who compete for prestigious titles such as Best of Show, Best of State, and the newly introduced Top Farmer-Distiller Award. A blind-judging event of utmost integrity, the Heartland Whiskey Competition draws judges with deep knowledge of craft whiskey from the spirits industry in Missouri and Illinois. This event provides a platform for craft distillers to shine, fostering innovation and excellence in the industry.