Copper Run Distillery — Local services in Branson

Branson, Missouri has plenty going on- enough that the typical family can find things to do without having to go elsewhere. But if you over the age of 21, you will probably want/need some time away from the kids and there happens to be an establishment a short distance north that is worth the trip. It’s Copper Run Distillery, located about 12 miles north of Branson in the small community of Walnut Shade.

My wife and I jumped in the car and made our way north to Copper Run Distillery one afternoon while the kids spent time with their grandparents in Branson. When you drive up to this establishment, you feel like you are visiting someone’s country home. It certainly doesn’t look like a place of business. It just looks like a small house and that home- like feeling continues all the way through your visit.

Copper Run Distillery has as single interior space with tables and chairs and a wrap- around porch with picnic tables on the outside. When I visited with my wife, there were only a few people present and there were seats open at the bar, so we made our way to the bar and sat down. The personnel greeted us quickly and we started to talk about the distillery, the booze business in Missouri, and other assorted stuff. When it came time to try some booze, I went for a flight and I loved what I tasted. Being a beer person, I was particularly drawn to the malted barley- a liquor made with barley. But there were several other standouts in my flight, including the whisky, moonshine, and others. If you would rather have a drink than straight booze, don’t worry- they serve several mixed drink options, too.

Once finished with my flight, we went on a quick tour of the actual distillery, which happens to be in the basement. Here, we got to learn more about the distilling process and Copper Run’s history. Once we had our fill of facts, it was back upstairs for a final drink and a chat with some of the locals who are regular visitors. We noticed that they offer full bottles of booze for sale to go, and we ended up purchasing one of them to keep the memories going during our trip.

Branson is a nice destination for a family getaway and places like Copper Run Distillery make a visit to this region more enjoyable. They distill some tasty spirits and the personnel are friendly and convivial. It’s a cute little establishment and it is so close to Branson, it would be silly not to invest the time to visit. Make your way north to Copper Run during your next Branson vacation and get a taste for homemade booze, Missouri style, in the small community of...

The reviewers who warn that it's out in the middle of nowhere aren't kidding. But like everywhere in the Ozarks, it's a beautiful drive to get there.

I have this neurosis (so I'm told) about merchants showing at least a modicum of geniality when you come in to give them your money. I know, silly me. No greeting when we came in, none when DW and I bellied up to the small bar. I whispered "I don't they're from around here" and my bride whispered back "Maybe she's busy." Not unreasonable given that there are maybe eight people not including us. Bought a bottle of small batch spirit...

Had an excellent stop at Copper Run this weekend. AJ was awesome host with much insight to his trade. Very knowledgeable and answered our questions well. Beautiful place too. Looking forward to when they start doing craft cocktails, however their bourbon and single malt barley whiskeys were excellent sippers while we were there. Highly recommend anyone with a tastebud for whiskey to stop by their new place. It’s gorgeous. Visited the other local distillery and CR was the...