Copper Run Distillery

Overview of the Distillery

Copper Run Distillery is a small, craft-oriented distillery in Branson West, Missouri. Here whiskey, rum and moonshine are produced in small batches, and the entire production chain — from processing of raw materials to labeling and bottling — is done by hand. The distillery combines local, handcrafted production with a tasting room, guided tours, and a signature barrel program.

History

Copper Run opened in 2009 in Walnut Shade, Missouri. Subsequently the distillery changed ownership and moved to Branson West, where two couples, Keith & Lois Hock and Dalton & Hagen Jacobs, today work at the distillery with production and visitor activities. The move has made it possible to integrate a tasting room and public offerings with the daily distillation and distribution of small-batch spirits.

Raw Materials and Production

Copper Run's production centers on small batches and handcraft, with many steps carried out by hand, including labeling and bottling. The raw materials are processed manually, and many steps in the production are performed by hand. The aim is not volume, but control over each phase to ensure high quality in the spirits. The distillery produces whiskey, rum, and moonshine using traditional, handcrafted methods.

Maturation and Barrel Types

There are no detailed details about specific barrel types, finishes, or aging conditions on the pages reviewed. It documents that production occurs in small batches with an emphasis on craft, which suggests careful handling during aging, but no specifications are given about finishes or aging programs.

Whiskeys

The site describes whiskey, rum, and moonshine as the distillery's main products and mentions a signature barrel program. There is no detailed product list or technical specifications available, but the content points to a small, local production with a focus on handmade spirits and tasting room experiences in the tasting room.

Visit the Distillery

The distillery welcomes visitors to a tasting room and offers guided tours and tastings. The tasting room is open Friday and Saturday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. There is a signature barrel program, and for information about holiday hours please refer to their Facebook page. The stated opening hours are Friday and Saturday, 12–5 pm.

Philosophy and Craft

The distillery's stated philosophy focuses on small-batch production, craftsmanship, and hard work. Everything from raw material preparation to bottling is done by hand, and the goal is to continually improve the craft to achieve high quality in every bottle.