Copeland Distillery Secures Double Gold at the 2025 Irish Whiskey Masters, Highlighting Excellence in Craft and Innovation
We are proud to share that the highly respected The Spirit Business Irish Whiskey Masters 2025 awarded Gold Medals to Copeland Distillery’s 25.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey and Merchants Quay 5 Year Single Grain Irish Whiskey. This achievement is remarkable, particularly given the scale and prestige of this year’s competition.
The Spirits Business organises the Irish Whiskey Masters annually, making it one of the most influential blind tasting competitions in the industry. A panel of experts, including The Spirits Business editorial team and independent spirits specialists, judges each entry carefully and fairly. In 2025, the awards attracted 97 entries from over 20 companies, making this year’s competition one of the most rigorous and competitive to date.
25.1 Single Malt and Merchants Quay 5 Year Take Gold
To be recognised with not one, but two Gold Medals is seen as a testament to Copeland’s dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation in Irish whiskey making. At Copeland, we are deeply passionate about honouring tradition while also embracing creativity and forward looking approaches. Both winning whiskeys reflect this balance, showcasing our ongoing commitment to producing spirits that stand out on the global stage.
The experts have commended 25.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey for its rich, layered, and complex character, which expresses the true quality of premium Irish whiskey. It demonstrates the expertise and attention to detail that define our distilling process, capturing the depth and richness that whiskey enthusiasts expect from a single malt of distinction.
Meanwhile, our Merchants Quay 5 Year Single Grain Irish Whiskey has been celebrated for its smoothness, accessibility, and unique personality. Crafted to appeal to both new and seasoned whiskey drinkers, it embodies our ability to create distinctive spirits that remain approachable and versatile.
These awards mark another important milestone in the Copeland Distillery journey. They reinforce our growing reputation as a producer of premium Irish spirits and highlight our role in shaping the future of Irish whiskey. Recognition at such a respected international competition gives us further confidence as we continue to expand our reach both in Ireland and around the world.
At Copeland, we remain committed to proudly carrying forward the legacy of Irish whiskey.
