Distillery Profile

Copeland

Ulster · Northern Ireland · Founded 2019 · Copeland Distillery

Distillery in Donaghadee, County Down, with ambitions to mature whiskey on the Copeland Islands in Belfast Lough. Produces gin and Irish whiskey. Founded by Gareth Irvine. Island-aged casks benefit from the maritime microclimate of the Copeland Islands.

Production

How it's made

Founded: 2019
Owner: Copeland Distillery
Status: Active
Water Source: Local spring water
Stills: 2
Production Capacity: 200,000 LPA

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