Frankfort, Kentucky – October 6, 2025 – Steeped in Kentucky whiskey history, Castle & Key Distillery today announces 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, New York International Spirits Competition, and International Wine & Spirits Competition.
“We’ve been proud to represent Castle & Key on the East Coast for the past four years,” said David Skurnik, Executive Vice President of Skurnik Wines & Spirits. “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,” said Will Arvin, Co-Founder of Castle & Key. “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.
For information about Castle & Key’s spirit offerings, please visit CastleAndKey.com.
