Lough Ree Bó Irish Whiskey Single Malt
Lough Ree Distillery · Lough Ree Distillery
A charming debut from Ireland's heartland, Lough Ree Bó captures the spirit of a young distillery finding its voice with genuine craft and character. Clean and approachable yet layered enough to reward attention, it's a compelling example of the new wave of Irish whiskey emerging from micro-distilleries rooted in place and purpose.
Nose
Opens with fresh orchard fruit—green apple and ripe pear—layered over a bed of creamy malt and gentle honey. A wisp of vanilla and soft floral notes emerge with time, followed by a dusting of light cereal grain.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, with honeyed barley and buttery shortbread leading into crisp citrus and a touch of white peach. A thread of subtle spice—white pepper and gentle clove—adds dimension to the clean, malt-forward profile.
Finish
Medium length, with lingering malt sweetness, a kiss of vanilla, and a pleasantly dry, grassy fade.
- Mash Bill
- 100% malted Irish barley
- Distillation
- Triple distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Matured in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-wine casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
The Shannon Breeze — 2 oz Lough Ree Bó Single Malt · 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 2 dashes orange bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist
Food Pairing
Lightly smoked river trout served over peppery watercress and dressed with a lemon-crème fraîche vinaigrette. The delicate smoke echoes the whiskey's malt backbone while the bright citrus and cream mirror its honeyed, fruity palate.
Born on the banks of the River Shannon in County Longford, Lough Ree Distillery channels Ireland's longest river—a literal watershed—into whiskey that maps terroir where current meets craft.
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