Boann The Whistler Blue Note Blend Irish Whiskey
Boann Distillery · Boann Distillery
The Cooney family launched Boann Distillery with ambition and attention to detail, and the Blue Note Blend reflects that ethos. It's uncomplicated but not simple — a well-calibrated blend that demonstrates the distillery's emerging confidence. An excellent entry point to a producer worth tracking.
Nose
Fresh-cut green apples and honeycomb open the nose, with a gentle floral quality reminiscent of rosewater. A whiff of vanilla and light malt follows, making for a clean and inviting introduction.
Palate
Light to medium-bodied with a creamy, buttery mouthfeel. Peach and green apple dominate early, yielding to gentle caramel sweetness at the midpoint. There's a pleasant almond note and a subtle spice that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the fruit.
Finish
Short to medium, clean and slightly honeyed, with a whisper of vanilla and fresh grain on the close.
- Distillation
- Triple distilled (malt component) and column distilled (grain component)
- Maturation
- Ex-bourbon barrels
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Boyne Breeze — 2 oz Boann Blue Note · 1 oz fresh apple juice · 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with an apple fan.
Food Pairing
The whiskey's honeyed sweetness and buttery texture match the richness of smoked salmon, while its green apple notes cut through the fattiness.
Founded in 2019 by the Cooney family on the banks of the River Boyne in County Louth, Boann Distillery combines traditional Irish whiskey-making with modern distilling innovation across multiple copper pot stills and column stills.
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