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Spend an evening at The Copeland Distillery tasting five locally sourced cheeses paired with Copeland cocktails. This 2.5-hour guided event offers a hands-on lesson in how spirits change the flavor of cheese—perfect for a post-adventure night out.
Spend an evening at The Copeland Distillery tasting five locally sourced cheeses paired with Copeland cocktails. This 2.5-hour guided event offers a hands-on lesson in how spirits change the flavor of cheese—perfect for a post-adventure night out.
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At The Copeland Distillery in an intimate Friday-night setting, Cheese Tasting with Mike's Fancy Cheese turns a craft-spirits space into a low-lit lesson in flavor. This is a 2.5-hour guided pairing where five locally sourced cheeses meet Copeland’s signature cocktails and available spirits, and every pour is framed by the polished copper and oak of a working distillery. Your ticket includes a welcome cocktail on arrival, and a tasting sequence designed to show how texture, salt, and acidity shift as spirits cut through fat and salt. The event runs from 7:30 p.m. to roughly 9:45 p.m., with seating from 7 p.m. and bar service until the distillery closes. Hosts from Mike's Fancy Cheese curate the lineup while distillery staff explain spirit profiles and recommended pairings; bottles and cocktail orders are available to buy through the evening. Group size is limited to around 40, and the tasting is for guests 18 and older. What makes this night unusual is the setting: instead of a cellar or tasting room, you’re sampling cheeses under the same roof where grain meets still. That context changes the tasting arc—rye-forward or botanically rimmed cocktails play differently against washed-rind and aged farmhouse cheeses, and the distillery’s scent-scape of grain, oak, and copper becomes an active part of the experience. For visitors who spend their days on the coast or trails nearby, the event reads like a deliberate, local reset—an opportunity to trade mud-splattered jackets for a polished bar stool and a conversation about provenance. Practical details are tidy: expect 5 cheese samples, one included arrival cocktail, and a full cocktail menu to order from. Bring your ID (18+), a willingness to ask questions, and a modest budget if you plan to purchase bottles. Accessibility is listed as available; booking and referrals go through the event link provided by the host. Why book? Beyond the straightforward pleasure of good food and drink, this tasting is a local snapshot—an evening where a cheese purveyor and a distillery collide, putting regional dairy and craft spirits in direct dialogue. It’s an efficient, convivial way to sample local producers in a single sitting, ideal for couples, small groups, or solo travelers who want a social, flavor-forward night after a day of outdoor exploration. The tone of the evening is approachable but informed: presenters encourage tasting in progression, note texture and finish, and offer pairing tips you can reproduce at home. If you have dietary concerns, check in advance with Mike's Fancy Cheese and the distillery—most events can accommodate simple requests but may have limited substitutions. Tickets can sell out for themed nights, so reserve early if you’re planning to coincide with weekend hiking or festival dates in the area and local events.
The ticket includes one arrival cocktail and five cheese samples from Mike's Fancy Cheese; additional cocktails and bottles are available to purchase.
Guests must be 18 or older to attend this event; bring valid photo ID for entry.
Accessibility is listed as available; contact the host in advance to confirm specific accommodations.
Yes, Copeland spirits and cocktails are available for purchase on the night.
Check with Mike's Fancy Cheese and Copeland Distillery before the event; simple accommodations may be possible but substitutions can be limited.
Group size is generally limited to around 40 guests to keep the tasting intimate and interactive.
Copeland Spirits LTD operates The Copeland Distillery and offers guided distillery tours, tastings, and curated events that showcase gin, rum, and whiskey production. Founder Gareth Irvine appears on select events and leads whiskey tastings where guests sample multiple expressions while learning brand history and tasting notes. The distillery experience gives visitors a chance to observe the distillation process, learn production techniques, and hear local narratives, including stories of smuggling connected to the area’s maritime past. Guests can taste signature cocktails and sample an unreleased single malt whiskey during experiential visits. The business presents a variety of ticketed events: single‑topic whiskey tastings, collaborative workshops such as the Copeland Distillery X Le Contour Candles Candle Painting Workshop, and combined food-and-spirit evenings like Dine & Distil, which pairs a guided distillery tour and tasting with a curated dinner and cocktail pairings at the Bull and Claw in Donaghadee. Seasonal offerings include live-music nights such as the Jazz Evening on December 19th and themed summer tastings. Many events list limited availability and published dates, so booking in advance is recommended. Copeland Spirits LTD focuses on small‑group hospitality, educational tasting formats, and event listings that clearly describe what participants can expect. Third‑party platforms such as The Adventure Collective provide public listings and summaries of upcoming trips and experiences.
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