The Copeland Distillery 5 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Release 25.3 is a limited-edition bottling from Northern Ireland that combines traditional Irish whiskey-making with modern, multi-layered cask maturation. This single malt Irish whisky is produced at the Copeland Distillery in Donaghadee, a coastal town in Northern Ireland. The whisky is matured for a total of five years and derives its distinctive character from the careful selection of different cask types. Maturation begins in ex-bourbon casks, before selected sherry and wine casks are used for further refinement. This combination results in a complex cask character that combines the approachability typical of Irish single malt with additional fruit, spice and depth.


The Copeland Release 25.3 Limited Release is bottled at 46 per cent in a 0.7-litre bottle. The Copeland Distillery focuses on artisanal production, small batches and carefully selected cask maturations for its spirits; in addition to Irish whisky, its range also includes gin, rum and liqueurs. With the 5 Years Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey, however, the focus is clearly on the combination of ex-bourbon, sherry and wine casks. This lends the limited edition a distinctive style that bridges the gap between classic Irish whiskey tradition and modern cask design. The combination of five years’ maturation, 46 per cent alcohol by volume, Northern Irish origin and the limited-release concept makes Release 25.3 particularly appealing to connoisseurs of distinctive Irish whisky bottlings.