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Yes, we focus on beer here at the Washington Beer Blog, but this new offering from Copperworks Distilling is just too cool to pass up. It involves one of Seattle’s great breweries, Urban Family Brewing. It’s a great gift idea for any beer-loving whiskey fan or whiskey-loving beer fan.
Copperworks Distilling, which has locations in Seattle and Kenmore, just introduced its Barleywine Cask American Single Malt Whiskey. It’s a seven-year-old whiskey that was finished in casks that were previously used for both Copperworks whiskey and Urban Family Brewing’s barleywine.
Barlewine Cask American Single Malt Whiskey is not the only link between Copperworks Distilling and the local brewing scene. Jason Parker, one of the company’s co-founders worked as a brewer at Pike Brewing Company long before he caught the distilling bug. In fact, Jason Parker was the very first head brewer at Pike Brewing, back when it was called Pike Place Brewing.
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Jason Parker explains, “Our latest special whiskey release is our first collaboration with Seattle’s Urban Family Brewing Co. This seven-year-old American Single Malt Whiskey was finished in a cask that previously held Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey and Urban Family’s Treehouse in the City Barleywine.”
“This is a first for Copperworks in several ways,” said Copperworks Distilling Co-Owner and Vice President Jeff Kanof. “We’re no stranger to unique cask finishes – in the past, we’ve finished our whiskey in casks that previously held tequila, amaro, rum, sherry, wine, beer, and more—but this marks the very first barleywine cask finish. We’re always thrilled when we can collaborate with local craft brewers, such as Urban Family Brewing Co.”
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Here are some specs on Copperworks Barleywine Cask American Single Malt Whiskey:
- 232 bottles produced (750ml)
- 50% ABV (100 Proof)
- $89.99 (+ tax and shipping)
Production Notes:
A single cask release, this whiskey was crafted from the distillery’s Five Malt recipe and began its journey in Cask No. 023-2, a refilled Copperworks American Single Malt Whiskey cask, where it matured for just over seven years. Meanwhile, the distillery had given one of its used whiskey casks to Urban Family Brewing in Seattle. Urban Family Brewing finished a 13.5% barleywine for seven months in the cask, then returned the cask to Copperworks. The seven-year-old whiskey from Cask No. 023-2 was then transferred to the barleywine cask to finish for an additional 25 days.
Tasting Notes
Coruscating wheat in the glass, you’ll also note the slowly forming legs. Dried mango, candy orange slices, eucalyptus, and sweet cinnamon on the nose are only the beginning of this rollercoaster of a dram. The palate is raucous with citrus candy, malted milk balls, chocolate drizzled grilled pineapple, and an earthy florality. The finish highlights the barleywine cask with accompanying light tannins and notes of honeysuckle, cocoa, and a hint of hops. This whiskey is quite fun neat, or a nice surprise mixed with some amaretto in a Godfather cocktail.
Purchase
- Purchase online here
- Get it in person at Copperworks – Seattle Distillery & Tasting Room. 1250 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101.
- Or get it at Copperworks – Kenmore. 7324 NE 175th St, Kenmore WA, 98028.
For more news about recent beer releases, visit the Washington Beer Blog’s New Beer Releases page.
