Copperworks Distilling Co. releases 2026 Archive Collection featuring first-ever whiskey from 2016
Seattle’s Copperworks Distilling Co. will launch its 2026 Archive Release on January 22, featuring 61 bottles across 11 rare whiskey and gin releases including a single bottle of the distillery’s first-ever whiskey from 2016. The collection spans nearly a decade of the award-winning craft distillery’s production, with Release No. 001 available only through lottery drawing.
“These archive releases let us look back and showcase our history,” said Copperworks President and Co-Founder Jason Parker. “This year’s archive release is particularly special, featuring only ONE bottle of Copperworks’ legendary first-ever whiskey, Release No. 001, originally released on August 27, 2016.”
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The historic Release No. 001 was crafted from pale malted barley and matured for two years and six months in charred new American oak at 52% ABV.
According to official tasting notes from the brand, it features a nose of soft honey and black tea aroma, smooth mouthfeel, and flavors of smoked orange toffee, giving way to black pepper and leather.
“These special releases offer newer Copperworks fans a chance to taste some of our earliest products and allow collectors the opportunity to secure a unique piece of our history,” Parker added.
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The collection includes several limited whiskey releases such as Release No. 006, featuring the distillery’s Five Malt recipe combining seven barrels matured in new American Oak with a half cask matured in used Oloroso Sherry cask.
Four gins round out the archive collection, including experimental finishes in Spanish brandy and Jamaican rum casks, IPA casks from Elliott Bay Brewing, and tonic barrels from Seattle’s Bradley’s Kina Tonic.
“With only 61 total bottles available across 11 different releases, this year’s archive sale represents some of the rarest opportunities to own Copperworks history,” said Copperworks Co-Owner and Vice President Jeff Kanof.
“The lottery system for Release No. 001 ensures fair access to this legendary bottle, while the diverse selection showcases Copperworks’ innovative approach to both whiskey and gin production – from traditional American Single Malts to experimental brewery cask finishes.”
Whiskey Club members and investors will receive exclusive access to a premiere event on January 22 at the Seattle waterfront distillery, featuring tasting flights and early purchase opportunities.
Members can purchase archive releases on January 23, while general public sales begin January 24 both online and at the distillery.
Founded in 2013, Copperworks was named 2018 Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute and has pioneered American Single Malt whiskey production in the Pacific Northwest.
