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Celebrate the launch of the 26.2 Limited Release with a guided tasting at The Copeland Distillery. Join Founder Gareth Irvine and Head of Sales Mick McKeown for a two-hour, five-sample exploration of peated whiskies.
Celebrate the launch of the 26.2 Limited Release with a guided tasting at The Copeland Distillery. Join Founder Gareth Irvine and Head of Sales Mick McKeown for a two-hour, five-sample exploration of peated whiskies.
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Peat, Smoke & Spirit at The Copeland Distillery brings a concentrated evening of peated whisky discovery. The Copeland Distillery, where this tasting takes place, offers visitors an intimate look at the distilling floor and warehouse; the event celebrates the launch of the 26.2 Limited Release and is led by Founder Gareth Irvine and Head of Sales Mick McKeown. For two hours you'll sample five peated expressions, enjoy an arrival drink and hear the stories behind the casks.
The tasting begins with an arrival pour and a short introduction to peat as a flavor agent: how preserved boglands and smoked barley influence spirit character. Highlights include guided access to warehouse racking where evaporative aromas hang in timber, close-up views of copper stills and a deep dive into maturation choices that shape the 26.2 release. The format—small group, 30-person maximum—means questions are welcomed and the evening feels like an insiders' session rather than a lecture.
What makes this experience special is the way it combines hands-on distillery detail with sensory education. You won't just taste peated whisky; you'll trace the elements that create it: barley, peat smoke and oak. The distillery setting lets you smell metal stillwork, see charred casks and understand the staging behind each glass. That tactile access turns a simple tasting into a memorable learning experience.
Practical details are straightforward: the two-hour program runs in the evening and is designed for adults over 18. Seating and tour flow are timed—arrival drinks at 7:30pm, tasting at 8pm and finish around 10pm—so arrive on time to make the most of the walk-through and flight. Tickets include the guided tour and the five-sample tasting; true spirit fans will value the warehouse explorations where older and experimental peated expressions are stored.
For visitors who pair outdoor exploring with culinary or craft-focused stops, this tasting is an efficient cultural add-on to a day of coastal walks, local food stops or museum visits. It offers concentrated, expert-led context for understanding peat influence and modern cask finishing, and affords the rare chance to celebrate a limited-release bottle with the people who made it. Whether you are a seasoned peat-head or curious about smoky whisky for the first time, an evening at The Copeland Distillery promises focused learning, convivial company and a direct line to the craft behind the pour.
Accessible for visitors, the venue accommodates up to 30 guests and offers accessibility features; ask at booking about specific needs. Booking early is advised—tickets are limited and often sell out for special releases. Bring curiosity, a notebook for tasting notes and an openness to debate nuance; leave with a clearer idea of how smoke, time and wood interact to make peated whisky a distinct and evolving craft.
The program runs about two hours: arrival drinks at 7:30pm, tasting begins at 8pm and finishes around 10pm.
Tickets include an arrival drink, a guided tour of The Copeland Distillery and a tasting flight of five peated whiskies.
Guests must be 18 or older to attend; bring a valid photo ID for entry.
Structured description lists accessibility as 'Yes'; contact the booking provider for details on specific access needs.
Group size is limited to 30 guests to keep the tasting intimate and interactive.
Tickets are listed at £25 per person for this tasting and launch event.
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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