Casey Jones Distillery has its first contract to produce bourbon for another label — B.H. James Distillers at Adairville in Logan County.
The deal follows completion of a $2 million expansion at Casey Jones, “which included the addition of a 1,000-gallon hybrid pot still, a 200-gallon custom-made square pot ‘Grandfather Still, a new bottling line and a new 3,200-barrel traditional rickhouse,” the owners said in a press release.
“We are excited to work with B.H. James Distillers and help them make their amazing whiskies,” said Arlon Casey Jones, founder, and co-owner of Casey Jones Distillery. “We have a lot in common with them as craft distillers and as proud Kentuckians.”
Casey Jones, located on Witty Lane, will begin distilling and storing barrels for B.H. James in July.
“Casey Jones Distillery is actively seeking additional contracts for distillation and intends to offer approximately 500 barrels per annum to non-producing distilleries (NPDs) and investors, creating an opportunity for growth and partnership within the industry,” the release states.
Arlon Casey Jones and his wife, Peg Hays, established the distillery in 2014. Casey Jones is one of 24 small distilleries in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour — and it is one of two in Christian County, along with MB Roland outside of Pembroke.
B.H. James opened last fall in an old fire station at Adairville.
