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Detailed Description
The company was launched by Patrick and Marie Cooney with several other family members. Backed by 40 years of experience in the industry, the family has the know-how, skill, and passion to create premium Irish whiskey. On one hand, they honor the rich tradition of Irish whiskey, on the other they take innovative approaches using cutting-edge technology which includes their state-of-the-art brewhouse and unique 3 copper-pot stills that use nanotechnology ? all with the goal of creating some of the finest whiskey and craft gin. All the ingredients are 100% natural, including locally-grown barley from native farmers and water from the Boyne Valley well. The operation is overseen by Michael Walsh. Ireland’s youngest head distiller has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during his Chemical Engineering studies and when getting his Certificate in Distilling in 2012, quickly rising through the ranks. They recycle their water and harness the heat that is generated during distillation, which then helps run their packaging lines and heat their restaurant, visitor center, and offices. Distillation byproducts are used as animal feed. The Natural Cask Strength expression from their Single Malts series is aged 5 years in ex-Bourbon oak casks, then aged and finished further in Oloroso sherry oak casks for another 2 years. Bottled without chill filtration at 118 proof, this whiskey is limited to 1200 bottles and has won several awards with its rich and smooth profile.
The Whistler ‘Natural Cask Strength’ 7 Year Old Limited Edition Irish Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: The nose opens with orange zest, red apples, and salted caramel notes.
Palate: The creaminess is joined by citrus and a peppery spice on the palate, with the salted caramel.
Finish: Slightly peppery and warming finish.
Distillery Information
Boann Distillery, built at a cost of €20 million, is scheduled to start production in early 2017, but has sourced whiskey from a third party distillery to create its new The Whistler range.
