Copeland Announced As Official Ulster Rugby Gin And Whiskey Partner

By Robert McHugh
Copeland Announced As Official Ulster Rugby Gin And Whiskey Partner

The Copeland Distillery, in Co. Down, has announced a new, exclusive partnership with Ulster Rugby to develop a unique Ulster Rugby gin and Irish whiskey, as well as the limited-edition Centenary five-year-old Irish whiskey, to mark 100 years of rugby at the club’s home at Ravenhill, now known as Kingspan Stadium.

The partnership will see Copeland gins, whiskey and vodka available in all the bars at Kingspan Stadium, going forward.

“We are delighted to have collaborated with Ulster Rugby on a new, exclusive range of Irish whiskeys and gin,” said Gareth Irvine, the founder and CEO of Copeland. “As a local distillery who are also Ulster fans, we have created a range of whiskeys and gin which are an ideal toast to the heart and soul of Ulster Rugby.”

The Centenary Cask, a single cask of five-year-old pot still Irish whiskey, is now available for pre-purchase from the Copeland Distillery website, with only 280 bottles available.

Also available to order on the Copeland Distillery website, and in off-licences across the province, are the new, special-edition Ulster Rugby gin and Ulster Rugby blended Irish whiskey. Both are bottled at 42% ABV and priced at £40.

“The new Centenary whiskey is a great way to recognise 100 years of Ulster Rugby playing at Ravenhill, and a fabulous opportunity for fans and sponsors to celebrate their association with the club,” said Keith Shorten, head of commercial at Ulster Rugby, “and, of course, coming up to Christmas, the new Ulster Rugby gin and blended Irish whiskey will be a must-have present for every rugby fan.”

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