Many people, including Copperworks’ co-owner Jason Parker, owe their introduction to world class beer and whiskey to the writings of Michael Jackson.

Twenty years ago to the day, on Michael’s birthday no less, Jason met with him at Pyramid Brewery, where Jason was Brewmaster. After the meeting, Jason asked Michael to sign his copy of the “Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch”. His inscription reads, “To Jason – When do you start distilling? Cheers, Michael, 27 March, ’93”.

Sadly, Michael died of Parkinson’s disease on August 30, 2007. But we know he would be happy that his influence in the brewing and distilling communities is still strong, and that Copperworks Distilling is very close to fulfilling his prediction. Only twenty years later!

Happy birthday, old chap. Thanks for helping create our industry. We miss you.