Steeped in Kentucky whiskey history, Castle & Key Distillery announced the brand has expanded distribution alignment with Skurnik Wines & Spirits throughout the state of California, effective this month. 

With the addition of California, Skurnik will now represent the landmark producer of award-winning Kentucky spirits in four markets: Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and California.

Castle & Key’s core spirits include Small Batch Bourbon, Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey, Wheated Small Batch Bourbon, Roots of Ruin Gin, and Restoration Rye Whiskey and will be available at retail outlets, restaurants, and bars throughout the state. Castle & Key’s latest release, Small Batch Bourbon, now with a 6 year age statement, has already earned top honors from leading spirits competitions in 2025, including Gold Medals from The American Spirits Council of Tasters (ASCOT) Awards and others.

“We’ve been proud to represent Castle & Key on the East Coast for the past four years,” David Skurnik, Executive Vice President of Skurnik Wines & Spirits, said in a news release. “From the historic Old Taylor Distillery to their contemporary approach to small-batch spirits, their expression of American whiskey is compelling. Expanding our partnership to California allows us to share their exceptional bourbons, ryes, and gins with a whole new audience. We’re thrilled to help carry their legacy forward.”

“At Castle & Key, we’ve always believed in thoughtful growth, expanding where there’s both demand and a shared appreciation for craft,” Will Arvin, Co-Founder of Castle & Key, said. “California has long been a priority for us, and partnering with Skurnik Wines & Spirits allows us to bring our spirits to a wider audience in one of the country’s most dynamic markets. We’re excited to continue building on this momentum together.”

Castle & Key spirits can be found throughout 24 states and is currently available in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. 

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About Castle & Key 

Castle & Key is steeped in Kentucky distilling history. With its stunning site dating back to 1887, the distillery is known both as the birthplace of bourbon hospitality and for the high-quality Kentucky spirits made there today. In 2014, Co-Founder Will Arvin began restoring The Old Taylor Distillery — which had fallen to ruin after decades of neglect — with a vision of creating an immersive distillery experience. Today, the restored distillery has become a popular travel destination for enthusiasts of spirits and history alike. The facility juxtaposes historic architecture and spirits production alongside expansive gardens and public spaces designed by famed fine gardener Jon Carloftis. For information about Castle & Key’s spirit offerings, tours, and tastings, please visit CastleAndKey.com.