Handcrafted in East Tennessee

Rustic Old Copper Distillery building at dusk

—   Our Story   —

Rooted in Tradition.
Crafted for Tomorrow.

Old Copper Distillery was founded on a passion for real craftsmanship, honest ingredients, and time-honored methods. From grain to glass, we’re dedicated to creating exceptional spirits that reflect the spirit and heritage of East Tennessee.

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East Tennessee established 2024 heritage mark

—   Our Spirits   —

Exceptional Spirits. Made the Old Way.

Old Copper Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey bottle

Tennessee
Sour Mash
Whiskey

90 Proof

Our flagship whiskey. Smooth, balanced, and charcoal mellowed.

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Old Copper Bourbon Whiskey bottle concept

Bourbon
Whiskey

Coming Soon

Aged in charred white oak barrels for a rich, bold character.

Old Copper Straight Rye Whiskey bottle concept

Straight
Rye Whiskey

Coming Soon

Spicy and complex with deep rye flavor and a smooth finish.

Old Copper Single Barrel Select bottle concept

Single Barrel
Select

Coming Soon

Hand-selected barrels for a truly unique experience.

Small Batch

Crafted in small batches for exceptional quality.

Charcoal Mellowed

Lincoln County process for superior smoothness.

Local & Sustainable

Sourced locally and crafted with care for our community.

Tennessee Hospitality

Tastings, tours, and genuine East Tennessee hospitality.

Visit & Experience

A Warm Welcome Is Aging Nicely.

Our future tasting room, distillery tours, events, mercantile, and Smoky City BBQ experience are being planned now. Join our mailing list for opening announcements.

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Smoky City BBQ

Smoke, Spirits & Southern Hospitality.

A future companion experience featuring slow-smoked barbecue, comfortable indoor dining, and an outdoor pavilion designed for friends and family.

The Mercantile

Old Copper Goods.

Branded glassware, apparel, gifts, and distillery merchandise will be available as the Old Copper story grows.

Stay in Touch

Follow the Journey.

Send us a message about updates, partnerships, future visits, or the Old Copper Distillery project.