The Key West Trading Company’s motto

JD Martin is a character straight out of a Southern Gothic tale, a man whose life reads like the most intriguing chapters of a novel. As a 5th generation moonshiner from the rugged hills of Kentucky, JD carries the legacy of his ancestors—a lineage steeped in the rich, rebellious tradition of crafting potent spirits in the shadows of the law. His forebears were masters of their craft, known far and wide not just for the quality of their moonshine but for their uncanny knack of slipping through the fingers of the authorities.

JD, however, is a man of paradoxes. Despite being steeped in the lore of outlawry, he chose a different path. He took the family trade to new heights, swapping the cloak of secrecy for the bright lights of legitimacy. Today, he is the proud owner of The Key West Trading Co, a company that embodies both his renegade spirit and his refined taste. Specializing in fine absinthes and spirits, JD has transformed his moonshining roots into an enterprise that celebrates both tradition and innovation.

Under JD’s watchful eye, The Key West Trading Co has flourished, known not just for the exceptional quality of its products but also for its playful nod to JD’s storied past. With the tagline “Notoriously good for not getting caught,”the company pays homage to the Martin family's colorful history of illicit affairs—an acknowledgment of where they came from and how far they’ve come.

JD Martin is a man who embodies the spirit of contradiction—a moonshiner turned rebel entrepreneur. He is a figure shrouded in mystery and charisma, with a twinkle in his eye that suggests he knows a good story or two. For JD, life is about more than just making spirits; it's about crafting a legacy, one drop at a time.