Seattle-based Copperworks Distilling Co. has explored new cask finishes in its two latest special releases: Copperworks Rum Cask American Single Malt Whiskey and Copperworks Brandy & Rum Cask Finished Gin.
The Copperworks Rum Cask American Single Malt Whiskey is the award-winning distillery’s first whiskey finished in a Jamaican rum cask.
The Copperworks Brandy & Rum Cask Finished Gin is the first gin from Copperworks to feature the unique combination of the two cask finishes.
Both of the new special releases are available beginning on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 2022, and just in time for the holiday sipping and gifting season.
Copperworks Rum Cask American Single Malt Whiskey
Tasting Notes
Colored like a freshly bloomed tiger lily, this whiskey presents florality and grassiness on the nose, though hints of tiramisu, sugarcane, mint, and almond are also remarkable. The rum cask finish is undeniable on the palate, with bright flavors of Hawaiian bread, papaya, ginger, and milk chocolate molasses puffs. The Jamaican rum cask is again evident on the lingering finish, with orgeat and falernum making appearances, too.
“A dram of our rum cask single malt whiskey would serve one well in eggnog over the holidays or straight up any time of year!” said Jason Parker, co-owner and president of Copperworks Distilling Co.
Production Notes
Prior to finishing for nearly eight months in a Jamaican rum cask, this whiskey made from pale malt completed its primary aging in two new American Oak casks. Both casks from Kelvin Cooperage were air-seasoned for a year and a half. One cask was char #2 and matured for four years, while the other cask was char #3 and matured for three years and nine months.
Copperworks Rum Cask American Single Malt Whiskey
Price: $89.99 (plus tax)
ABV: 50%
Bottles Produced: 289
Copperworks Brandy & Rum Cask Finished Gin
“We placed our Small Batch Gin in a Spanish brandy cask for just over two years,” said Jeff Kanof, co-owner and vice president of Copperworks Distilling Co. “While the Spanish brandy cask had significantly contributed to the flavor, the gin wasn’t quite ready. After an additional six months in a Jamaican rum cask, the funk and flavor of the two casks married deliciously.”
This is the second longest cask finished gin Copperworks has released to date.
Tasting Notes
A tawny bronze, this gin is eye-catching! Equally as striking are scents of brown sugar, ginger, mixed peppercorns, and lemon erupting from the glass. Mouthwatering flavors of pink peppercorn, hibiscus, cardamom, orange peel, cedar, and sweet grass keep the intrigue going, with more brown sugar, banana bread, and sweetgrass on the finish.
“A fun, fun tipple,” said Parker. “Spike some pink lemonade or enjoy it on its own.”
Copperworks Brandy & Rum Cask Finished Gin
Price: $49.95 (plus tax)
ABV: 50%
Bottles Produced: 264
AVAILABILITY
The special releases will be available beginning November 26, 2022, in Copperworks’ online store and its Seattle Distillery & Tasting Room*, and in select local restaurants and bars.
PURCHASE
To purchase online:
Copperworks Rum Cask American Single Malt Whiskey
Copperworks Brandy & Rum Cask Finished Gin
https://store.copperworksdistilling.com/products/copperworks-brandy-rum-cask-finished-gin-750-ml
To purchase in person:
*Tasting room address: 1250 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101