Highly skilled in soldering and metal fabrication, impassioned with creative thinking and artistic vision, and possessing superior craftsmanship ability it was easy for Adam Burgess to make the decision to start CopperStillCo LLC in 2021. He had just relocated his family of five from New Hampshire to Washington state with a résumé that includes eight years (16K hours!) of still building experience producing thousands of hobbyists stills, 15+ small distillery stills, and numerous commercial distillery stills. Committed to honesty, integrity, family, and the highest level of artisanship, his goal for CopperStillCo is to make its mark as the West Coast’s “Go-to” Brand and become the industry standard in the hobbyist market.

A consummate professional, Adam focuses on interacting and helping to build a community of people who love their craft. He earned his Associate of Science in Recording Art Technology from Full Sail University in 2004. Helping and uplifting others he prioritizes building strong business relationships and lifelong friendships. His unique ability to learn new skills quickly and efficiently allows him to expeditiously provide products created with the highest level of workmanship and materials. Driven by pride in a job well done, CopperStillCo stills are both functional and aesthetically pleasing evidenced by customers who describe them as “true works of art.” As the company tagline declares, “The Proof is in the Still!”.