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An intimate, technical tasting of Copeland Distillery’s Point Series at Friend at Hand in central Belfast. Sample five mash bills—including a warehouse-exclusive rye—and learn from Copeland Ambassadors Corey Fitzpatrick and Aidan Rols.
An intimate, technical tasting of Copeland Distillery’s Point Series at Friend at Hand in central Belfast. Sample five mash bills—including a warehouse-exclusive rye—and learn from Copeland Ambassadors Corey Fitzpatrick and Aidan Rols.
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Operated by Copeland Spirits LTD · Belfast, Northern Ireland
On Thursday 3rd December at 7.30pm, Copeland Point Series Tasting takes over The Friend at Hand in central Belfast. Meeting at Friend at Hand Belfast 35-43 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2PB, this two-hour guided tasting pairs quiet barroom focus with immersive technical detail: a welcome drink, then five Point Series mash bills presented by Copeland Ambassadors Corey Fitzpatrick and Aidan Rols. The lineup reads like a distiller’s notebook—25.4 Pot Still, 26.1 Single Malt, 26.2 Peated Malt, 26.4 Chocolate Malt and a Warehouse Sample Rye Malt—and it’s rare to have a warehouse-exclusive sample poured outside of the distillery itself. What makes the evening special is precision and proximity. The Friend at Hand’s compact tasting room brings you close to each glass, so aroma, texture and finish become study subjects as much as pleasures. The Copeland Point Series shows the distillery’s workbench approach to mash bills: pot stills for oily spice, single malt for clean grain, peated malt for coastal smoke, and chocolate malt for richer, roasted notes. The rye warehouse sample adds structural contrast that binds the flight together and sparks conversation about maturation and cask choice. This tasting is a practical deep dive rather than a bar crawl. Attendance is limited to 21 guests, creating space for guided comparison, questions, and tasting notes. Bring government ID: the event is strictly 18+ and will NOT take place at the distillery. For visitors staying in Belfast, the tasting slots easily into an evening of city-center dining or a pre-theatre plan. The experience is well suited to spirits fans who appreciate provenance, to home bartenders refining cocktail ingredients, and to travelers seeking an inside look at Northern Ireland’s craft distilling resurgence. Beyond the tasting itself, the Copeland Point Series event plugs you into Belfast’s broader spirits culture: small-batch production, warehouse experimentation, and ambassadors who translate technical language into tasting cues. Expect detailed descriptions, comparisons across mash bills, and a warehouse-only perspective that’s otherwise hard to access. Practical notes: arrival at 7.30pm, comfortable shoes for standing or short seating, and a willingness to take deliberate sips and compare notes. Whether you’re mapping regional flavor differences or simply after a memorable evening in a focused tasting room, this is an intimate, technical, and convivial way to experience Copeland’s craft in the heart of Belfast. Tickets move quickly for small-format tastings; if you’re visiting Belfast especially for this evening, reserve early to secure one of only 21 spots. The session’s two-hour rhythm allows time to compare mouthfeel, jot tasting notes, and ask the ambassadors about mash percentages and cask aging. For a compact, high-signal experience of contemporary Northern Irish distilling craft, this Copeland tasting is hard to beat. Bring ID, curiosity, and a notebook.
This event takes place at Friend at Hand Belfast, 35-43 Hill St, Belfast BT1 2PB — not at the Copeland distillery.
The tasting runs approximately two hours, beginning at 7.30pm on the listed date.
Yes. Attendees must be 18 or older and should bring valid photo ID.
You will taste five Copeland Point Series expressions, including a warehouse-exclusive rye sample.
Availability varies; ambassadors often advise where to buy official releases but bottle sales depend on stock and local retail rules.
Accessibility information is not provided in the listing; contact the venue directly for specific access needs.
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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