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About Copperworks

A Craft Distillery on the Seattle Waterfront

Named “2018 Distillery of the Year” by the American Distilling Institute.

Hand-hammered copper pot stills and their columns lined up on the Copperworks distilling floor

Copperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle. We also have a cocktail bar and tasting room located in the community of Kenmore, WA. We produce small-batch American Single Malt Whiskey, a series of gins, and vodka, all from malted barley.

Copperworks was founded by co-owners/distillers Jason Parker and Micah Nutt—both experienced craft beer makers, who built Copperworks to explore the possibilities of malted barley by distilling high-quality craft beer (without hops) into fine spirits.

“The Copperworks distillery is something of a rare phenomenon: a business that is both of the moment and one to keep an eye on in the future.”

Dom Roskrow, Whiskey America

Distilled in copper, made in Scotland

Our spirits are distilled in traditional copper stills that were specifically created in Scotland for Copperworks and for the distillation of each individual spirit. We focus on creating distilled spirits that can stand impressively on their own or serve as a delicious base for new and classic cocktails.

Copperworks opened its doors in 2013 offering tastings, tours, and other events focused on enjoying and learning about fine distilled spirits. The company has won numerous local, national and international awards. Copperworks spirits are found on the shelves of bars, restaurants, and retail stores through Washington State.

In 2023 Copperworks opened a cocktail bar and tasting room in Kenmore, WA.

More about Copperworks

  • Leadership

    Jason Parker, Micah Nutt, and Jeff Kanof: the founders and owners behind Copperworks.

  • Sustainability

    Water conservation, district steam energy, Salmon-Safe whiskey, craft malt, and community support.

  • Awards

    New Wave Whisky of the Year, Distillery of the Year, Best Distillery, and medals across the core lineup of Copperworks spirits.

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