Whiskey

At Boann Distillery, the new generation believes it takes bravery and
dedication to produce World-class whiskeys of truly exceptional quality.
Thus how the Boyne Valley family distillery started ‘The Whistler’.
More than a whiskey, The Whistler is a measure, inspired from the past
while gathering knowledge from the now, bringing new life into an ancient
time-honoured tradition of master distillers and Irish craftmanship.
The Whistler uses 100% natural raw ingredient, 100% Irish. Water is
sourced from the family’s own well. Nano technology & reflux control
exposes the spirit to 6 times more copper than traditional still pots, to
produce pure and exceptional whiskeys. While extensive barrels yield lots
of distinctive characters, discovered through the range of unique whiskeys

The Whistler Oloroso Sherry Cask is the first of 3 cask-finished
43% blends. It comprises finest Irish malt & grain whiskeys, which have
been matured separately, both in ex-bourbon casks for sweet warmth,
and then finished in Oloroso sherry Hogsheads over 9m for fruity tones.
Triple-distilled for smoothness, non-chill filtered and natural in colour,
nose has dry sherbet lemon, white grape, walnut nougat with creamy
raspberry & a hint of tropical fruits. Palate is bergamot orange, mouthcoating
nougat, a slight minerality tied with a hint of coconut, banana
& pear notes. Sweet finish lingers with a dry wood prickle.

Second of the blends, Calvados is a limited batch collaboration
with renowned French Normandy producer Chateau du Breuil,
where 400L casks previously used to mature Calvados were filled
with The Whistler’s signature 4yo premium blend. Left to finish a
minimum of 15m, limited batch to only 3,000 bottles draw notes
of fresh orchards, creamy toffee, hints of cinnamon, apricot &
baked apple. Triple distilled, non-chill filtered & colour-natural,
its nose denotes apple drops, citrus zest, luscious toffee with
banana, apricot, melon & creamy red raspberries. Fore-palate
is peach, with pear and bright fresh citrus. Malt undertone with
creamy vanilla underneath, its creamy finish wrap hints of pear
& citrus zest.

Imperial Stout completes the trio of Cask-finished blends. Rich
velvet melody of fine blended Irish whiskeys, finished in Imperial
Stout barrels, imparting rich flavours of roasted coffee, cacao nibs
and a gentle hint of dried dark fruits. From hand-selected sherry
casks, then filled with the family’s own brewhouse Imperial Stout,
imparts the stout’s rich flavours into the wood. Those seasoned
casks then refilled with blend of Irish malt & grain whiskeys,
bestow deeper roast notes. Triple distilled for smoothness, nonchill
filtered & natural in colour, nose grab dark berries mixed
with a hint of bitter coffee & creamy cocoa. Palate is cocoacreamy,
pairing beautifully with the subtle coffee tones. Rounded
out by hints of woody caramel, its finish lingers a mouthful.

Single Malts
Flagship of The Whistler range, 46% 7yo Single Malt The Blue Note
acquires its complex, yet rich and smooth taste from its 5y maturation
in Bourbon barrels, with further ageing in hand-selected, first-fill
Sherry Hogsheads, developing notes of dark fruits & unique tannins.
Non-chill filtered, with natural colour, the sweet lemon sherbet
balances with creamy salted caramel & undertones of red currants
and dark fruit. Palate is dry, tannic, citrus sweet, slightly peppery
tied with hints of red berries. Finish is light sweet citrus, giving
way to the soft wood influence.

Single Malts
Flagship of The Whistler range, 46% 7yo Single Malt The Blue Note
acquires its complex, yet rich and smooth taste from its 5y maturation
in Bourbon barrels, with further ageing in hand-selected, first-fill
Sherry Hogsheads, developing notes of dark fruits & unique tannins.
Non-chill filtered, with natural colour, the sweet lemon sherbet
balances with creamy salted caramel & undertones of red currants
and dark fruit. Palate is dry, tannic, citrus sweet, slightly peppery
tied with hints of red berries. Finish is light sweet citrus, giving
way to the soft wood influence.