Western Kentucky Distilling Co. (WKD) is a production distillery founded in 2023 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. The distillery was established by Jacob Call, an 8th-generation master distiller with deep roots in Kentucky's distilling heritage — a lineage that traces back through legendary operations including Green River Distillery. WKD represents both a personal legacy and a significant investment in the future of Kentucky bourbon, with the facility backed by approximately $30 million in development. As a contract and production house, Western Kentucky Distilling serves as the backbone for notable bourbon brands, most prominently RD1 Spirits, whose award-winning Kentucky Straight Bourbon is crafted at the Beaver Dam facility under Call's expert supervision. The distillery's approach is firmly rooted in tradition, with branding inspired by a bygone era of American whiskey-making. WKD is committed to quality bourbon production in the classic Kentucky style, drawing on generations of accumulated craft and knowledge. In 2024, Western Kentucky Distilling Co. was named a founding member of the Estate Whiskey Alliance, a coalition of seven distilleries dedicated to promoting estate-style whiskey production. This recognition underscores WKD's standing as a serious and respected player in the contemporary Kentucky bourbon landscape.