The Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee: Distillery Profile
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The Copeland Distillery is in Donaghadee, County Down, on the east coast of Northern Ireland.
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The Copeland Distillery at a glance
Quick fact | The Copeland Distillery |
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Distillery / producer | The Copeland Distillery |
Location | Down, Northern Ireland, Ireland |
Research overview | The Copeland Distillery is in Donaghadee, County Down, on the east coast of Northern Ireland. |
Whisky Clan guide | History, production, bottles and visitor information |
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History and production
Where it is
Key facts
The distillery's own story says its journey began in the summer of 2016 with a crowdfunding campaign. Northern Ireland Good Food credits Gareth Irvine as founder in 2015. It makes gin, rum, single malt and pot still whiskey.
Sources: copelanddistillery.com, Northern Ireland Good Food.
The Copeland Distillery whisky bottles and expressions
Copeland's own 2025 and 2026 releases include both single malt and pot still styles. Merchants' Quay is the wider whiskey range; not every bottle should be mistaken for fully distilled-at-Copeland liquid.
Bottle or expression | Documented style or detail |
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Merchants’ Quay Blue Label Irish Whiskey | Documented Merchants' Quay bottling |
Merchants’ Quay Green Label Irish Whiskey | Documented Merchants' Quay bottling |
Merchants’ Quay 5 Year Single Grain Irish Whiskey | Five-year-old single grain offering |
Rare, limited and historic whisky releases
These are producer-documented collector editions, annual batches or limited bottlings. Inclusion does not imply that they are still in stock.
Limited expression | What makes it notable |
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Copeland 26.4 Single Malt Irish Whiskey | 5 years, chocolate malt, bourbon and Oloroso finish, 46% ABV |
Copeland 26.4 Cask Strength Single Malt | 5 years, 57.6% ABV, 265 numbered bottles |
Copeland 26.2 Peated Single Malt | 5 years, first-fill bourbon, Pedro Ximénez and charred oak; 46% |
Copeland 26.1 Cask Strength Single Malt | 57.8%; Pinot Noir and Syrah rum-cask matured spirit |
Copeland 25.4 Pot Still Irish Whiskey | 5 years, 50% malted and 50% unmalted barley, 46% |
Visiting The Copeland Distillery
If you plan to visit, check current opening times and any tour bookings with the distillery before travelling. Availability can change.
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Frequently asked questions about The Copeland Distillery
Where is The Copeland Distillery?
The available research places the producer in Down, Northern Ireland, Ireland.
What is known about its background?
The Copeland Distillery is in Donaghadee, County Down, on the east coast of Northern Ireland.
Which whisky expressions does The Copeland Distillery, Donaghadee produce or bottle?
The guide lists Copeland 26.4 Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Copeland 26.4 Cask Strength Single Malt, Copeland 26.2 Peated Single Malt, Copeland 26.1 Cask Strength Single Malt. See the bottle and rare release tables for verified details.
Can I visit The Copeland Distillery?
Check current visitor access and tour arrangements directly with the producer before travelling.
Sources and further reading
Original Whisky Clan research and material quoted in the history section above.
Cover photograph: Copeland Distillery visitor centre exterior in Donaghadee, County Down. Source: GoVisit Northern Ireland. Photographer's original ownership and image reuse permission are not confirmed unless separately stated.
Image source: GoVisit Northern Ireland
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