As the Spokane Complex Fire continues to burn across Eastern Washington, Copperworks Distilling Co. is turning to a whiskey rooted in the region to support the community impacted by the disaster.

Throughout August, the Seattle-based distillery will donate $20 from every bottle sold of Farmsmith American Single Malt Whiskey to the H.O.M.E. Starts Here Spokane Complex Fire Relief Fund. The fund provides short- and long-term rent assistance, medical equipment, transportation services, and other critical resources to help the community recover. Those who wish to contribute directly may also donate at https://my.spokanecity.org/endinghomelessness/donations.

Farmsmith was created to celebrate the barley fields of Washington by exploring the impact of single variety, single farm, and single growing year barley. The current release is made with single-varietal Genie barley grown 20 miles west of Spokane and malted by LINC Malt in Spokane, friends who have been instrumental to Copperworks' distilling journey for many years.

LINC Malt honors the work of skilled Inland Northwest farmers, remains committed to farmer-owned farms, and prioritizes relationships that span the grain supply chain.

Local agriculture and local communities are at the heart of every Copperworks release.  The distillery is committed to sourcing local barley, including Salmon-Safe certified barley when available, and celebrating the unique characteristics of Washington's growing regions through its spirits.

“The farming families and partners around Spokane aren’t just our suppliers; they are our friends,” said Jason Parker, President and Co-Founder of Copperworks Distilling Co. “Our thoughts are with the individuals, families, and communities affected by the Spokane Complex Fire.”

TO PURCHASE AND DONATE: https://tinyurl.com/CopperworksFarmsmith

About Copperworks Distilling Company
Opened in 2013, Copperworks Distilling Company is an award-winning craft distillery, tasting room, and gift shop located in the high-traffic waterfront tourist district of downtown Seattle. The distillery produces 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 craft brewers with more than 30 years of experience in the alcohol industry. They built the distillery to answer the question: “How would spirits taste if they were distilled from superior craft beer (without the hops) instead of the typical methods of ingredients of conventional distilleries?” The answer led Copperworks to become a pioneer in producing American Single Malt Whiskey, a fast-growing spirits category with substantial national and international market interest. Copperworks’ spirits are distilled in traditional copper stills that were specifically created in Scotland for the distillery, and for the distillation of each individual spirit. Copperworks’ high-quality craft spirits have been recognized with multiple national and international awards, and the company was named the 2018 Distillery of the Year by the American Distilling Institute. In addition, Copperworks’ whiskey and gin have won Double-Gold medals and scored 94 – 96 points in prestigious spirits competitions. Copperworks spirits are found on the shelves of bars, restaurants, and retail stores throughout Washington State. Copperworks also offers tastings, tours, and other events focused on enjoying and learning about fine distilled spirits, including its ‘hands-on’ single-malt whiskey blending workshop. Copperworks was voted Best Distillery in the 2023 Best In The PNW contest presented by The Seattle Times. Where to Find Copperworks at Bars and Restaurants: https://copperworksdistilling.com/bar-and-restaurants. To learn more about Copperworks, please visit:  https://copperworksdistilling.com.