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Jackson Purchase Distillery 2026 Barrel Investment

Position yourself at the front of Kentucky’s next great bourbon chapter. With a proven mash bill and early entry point, these barrels provide long-term appreciation potential backed by the craftsmanship of Jackson Purchase Distillery’s world-class team.

Region
Kentucky
Category
Wheat Bourbon
Mashbill
70% Corn • 20% Wheat • 10% Malted Barley
Distillation Date
February 2026
Entry Proof
120° / 60.00% ABV
Barrel
New White Oak, Char #4
Barrel Size
53 Gallons
Bottle Yield
266 Bottles at Barrel Strength (60.00%)
400 Bottles at 80 Proof (40.00%)

About the Distillery

In early 2021, the Jackson Purchase team acquired a once-dormant distillery that was built in 2008 but had never been used. They invested an additional $10 million in infrastructure, expansion and a distilling dream team, which includes veteran distillers Craig Beam (Heaven Hill) and Terry Ballard (Willett). In 2023 they took this expansions a step further by investing an additional $25 million to bring further their pursuit to craft the finest bourbon.

Located in Fulton County, the westernmost county in Kentucky, Jackson Purchase Distillery borders Tennessee and is actually closer to Memphis and Nashville than Louisville or Lexington. The distillery has been making a name for itself in the industry and steadily producing quality Kentucky bourbon under the hands-on, experienced leadership of Beam and Ballard.

Master Distiller Craig Beam is a seventh-generation distiller whose family is linked to another famous Kentucky distillery: Jim Beam. Craig’s father, the legendary Parker Beam, decided to pursue a distilling career at the nearby Heaven Hill Distillery in the 1960s and worked there until he lost his battle with ALS in 2017. Craig Beam joined his father in the distilling industry at Heaven Hill in the 1980s.

Assistant Master Distiller Terry Ballard was formerly the Head Distiller at Willett Distillery in Bardstown, well-known for its high-end and highly-coveted Willett Family Estate bourbon and rye whiskey releases. Ballard started at Willett in 2011 and quickly worked his way up to Head Distiller.

Jackson Purchase Distillery combines age-old bourbon industry traditions with modern technology to create highly sought-after mash bills for companies both large and small. One of the distillery’s most prized possessions is its 24-inch, 30-foot-tall, 100% copper still from the world-renowned Vendome Copper & Brass Works in Louisville. Nearly all of the top bourbon distilleries in Kentucky use Vendome- made equipment, but most don’t invest in 100% copper due to high costs.

There’s also a limestone aquifer on site, so access to the vital limestone-filtered water in the bourbon-making process will be effortless and natural. And since corn grows bountiful in Fulton County, the distillery uses locally sourced grains for the bourbon.

Distillery Key Facts

  • Jackson Purchase revived a once-dormant distillery in Hickman, Kentucky that was constructed in 2008 but never used.
  • The Jackson Purchase team has invested over $35 million in renovations, expansion and building a distilling dream team.
  • Master Distiller Craig Beam (formerly of Heaven Hill Distillery) and Terry Ballard (formerly of Willett Distillery) bring decades of distilling expertise and experience to Jackson Purchase.
  • Jackson Purchase makes all of its distillate using a 24-inch, 30-foot-tall, 100% copper still from the world-renowned Vendome Copper & Brass Works in Louisville.
  • Because of its location in Fulton County, Jackson Purchase will use locally-grown corn for its bourbons and pure Kentucky limestone-filtered water from an aquifer on site.
  • The distillery released it's first self-branded expression in September 2025 which has received widespread recognition from spirits competitions and leading experts.

The Distillers

Craig Beam, Master Distiller

Craig Beam is a seventh-generation Kentucky distiller and a member of the legendary Beam family, whose roots in American whiskey date back more than 200 years. With decades of experience at Heaven Hill Distillery, Beam helped oversee the production of some of Kentucky’s most recognized bourbons while serving as Master Distiller. Today, he brings that deep heritage and expertise to Jackson Purchase Distillery, where his time-tested approach to mashbill development, distillation, and barrel maturation helps ensure the exceptional quality and character of every barrel produced.

Terry Ballard, Assistant Master Distiller

Terry Ballard is a highly respected Kentucky distiller with decades of hands-on experience crafting traditional bourbon and rye whiskey. During his long tenure at Willett Distillery, Ballard played a key role in the revival and production of many of the distillery’s acclaimed spirits, helping guide operations and distillation through a new era of growth. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of the distilling process, Ballard brings a wealth of practical knowledge and craftsmanship to Jackson Purchase Distillery, where his expertise helps ensure the consistency and quality of every barrel produced.

Jackson Purchase - Batch 1

The Jackson Purchase Batch 1 bottle marks the inaugural release celebrating the beginning of a new generation of Kentucky bourbon crafted in the historic Jackson Purchase region. Bottled from a carefully selected group of barrels produced at Jackson Purchase Distillery, this release captures the character and craftsmanship that define the distillery’s approach to whiskey making.

Each bottle represents the first chapter in the journey of these barrels, distilled under the guidance of Craig Beam and Terry Ballard. Their decades of experience in Kentucky bourbon bring together time-honored techniques, carefully selected grains, and patient aging in charred American oak to create a spirit that reflects both tradition and future potential.

Batch 1 is more than a bottle. It is a milestone that commemorates the beginning of the aging process for a new portfolio of barrels. As the spirit continues to mature over the years, this release serves as a tangible reminder of the early days of the barrels that will one day become fully matured Kentucky bourbon.

About The Location Hickman, Kentucky

Located along the banks of the Mississippi River, Hickman, Kentucky sits in the heart of the Jackson Purchase region, an area known for its deep agricultural roots and long-standing connection to American whiskey production. The surrounding farmland produces high-quality corn and grains, while Kentucky’s limestone-rich water provides the ideal foundation for crafting exceptional bourbon. Combined with the region’s warm summers and cool winters, the climate creates natural expansion and contraction within the barrel, helping the spirit interact with the charred American oak and develop rich flavor and complexity over time.

Hickman is a place where heritage and craftsmanship come together. Distillers in this region carry forward Kentucky’s proud whiskey-making tradition while benefiting from a quieter, rural setting dedicated to quality and patience. With its historic riverfront location, strong farming community, and commitment to the craft of distillation, Hickman provides an ideal home for barrels that will mature into the next generation of exceptional Kentucky bourbon.

About The Mashbill

This bourbon is crafted from a 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% malted barley mash bill, a classic wheated bourbon recipe that produces a smooth, rounded, and approachable spirit. Wheated mash bills are used by some of Kentucky’s most celebrated bourbons, including brands such as Maker’s Mark, W.L. Weller, and Pappy Van Winkle, all known for their rich sweetness and exceptionally balanced character.

A mash bill is the grain recipe that forms the foundation of every bourbon. Each grain plays a distinct role. Corn provides the signature sweetness and full body required for bourbon. Wheat replaces rye in this recipe, softening the flavor profile and adding smooth, bread-like sweetness. Malted barley supports fermentation while contributing subtle layers of toasted grain and gentle nuttiness.

The result is a bourbon known for its elegant character and long aging potential. Expect notes of caramel, vanilla, honeyed grain, and soft oak that develop greater depth over time. As the barrels mature, the spirit becomes increasingly refined, with the oak imparting layers of complexity that make wheated bourbons especially prized among collectors and enthusiasts.

About The Barrel

This bourbon is aging in an ISC American White Oak barrel with a Level 4 Char, crafted by Independent Stave Company, the most respected cooperage in the world. ISC has supplied premium barrels to top Kentucky distilleries for over a century, known for their precise toasting profiles, consistent quality, and deep understanding of how oak shapes a whiskey’s character.

By law, bourbon must be aged in new charred American white oak barrels, and for good reason: an estimated 50–70% of a bourbon’s final flavor and 100% of its color come from the barrel. American white oak is prized for its tight grain structure, natural vanillins, and rich oak lactones, all of which contribute sweetness, caramel, spice, and depth as the spirit matures.

A #4 char, often referred to as the “alligator char,” creates a deeply textured interior surface, increasing the interaction between the spirit and the wood. This accelerates flavor extraction and enables the development of bold notes like toasted sugar, baking spice, and dark caramel over time. Barrels from ISC are trusted by master distillers across Kentucky, providing the foundation for some of the most award-winning bourbons produced today.

Reserve Now

Opportunity in bourbon does not wait. With only a select number of barrels available from this release, now is the time to secure your allocation.

Click here to schedule a consultation to reserve your barrel today and begin your journey into the future of Kentucky bourbon.

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