Casey Jones Distillery has shown that they have the drive and the passion to thrive, and that only continues to be proven as ground was broken Thursday for a new 3,000-barrel rickhouse at their location on Witty Lane.
Calling it the first post-prohibition barrel storage facility in Hopkinsville, owner and Master Distiller Arlon Casey Jones says it is much needed, as they will need the storage to support their increased production with their new distillery.
Peg Hayes says Casey Jones brings thousands of visitors to the community each year, and they’re glad to call Christian County their home.
Partner Cody Turner says distilling spirits could easily symbolize the future of Casey Jones since the beginning—a lot of determination and hope.
The $2 million expansion will be a two story, 7,000 square foot facility, and provides a critical part of the distillation process for flavoring and aging. South Western Economic Development Council Director Carter Hendricks says the expansion shows that the folks at Casey Jones have the entrepreneurial spirit, drive and dedication to do what it takes—including adjusting operations to a hand sanitizer manufacturer during the COVID-19 pandemic.