Boann Single Pot Still Madeira Cask

Every raw ingredient sourced is 100% natural and 100% local. Every drop of water is drawn from the Boyne Valley well. Every grain of barley is provided by native farmers.

Boann operate a closed loop system for water, recycling all their input water and maximising energy recovery from their systems. The heat generated helps run the packaging lines and will heat the restaurant, visitor centre and offices. Rain water harvesting will be utilised to minimise their footprint and also water Boanns gin botanicals.

All bi-products of distillation, pot ale and spent grains are very high in protein and used as animal feed.

From milling to mashing, maturing to bottling, every elegant mouthful of Boann malted pot still whiskey and craft gin is created within the quietude of the family distillery.

Single Pot Still Madeira Cask

Initially, matured in ex-Bourbon Barrels from the famed Brown Forman of Kentucky and made from American Oak 200ltr (Quercus Alba) with a heavy charring.
We filled these casks with a mixed mash bill Single Pot Still distillate which included malted barley, unmalted barley, oats and rye. All of these grains are Irish and grown locally.
In collaboration with the famous Madeira house, Justino’s, Boann sourced some of their finest vintage Madeira casks of Tinta Negro (1998 & 2000), Boal (1999) and Sercial (1999, 2000 & 2006) Madeira Colheita wine single varietals. Boann were able to access these casks from a friendship that has flourished from a previous special collaboration.
The wines have been fortified and undergone the canteiro process where the wine is barrel aged with naturally high temperatures in the barrel storage room, replicating the sea voyage maritime aging of the past on Portugal galleons of the medieval ages.
All casks were formally 350ltr Cognac casks made from (Quercus Robur) French Oak. These Madeira wines ranged from Sweet to Medium to Dry, offering a wide depth and breadth of the terroir of the volcanic island of Madeira.

The label design of this expression talks about water which is a vital ingredient when making whiskey. This is also a nod to the flowing waters of the Boyne River as well as the North Atlantic Ocean surrounding the Madeira Islands.

Tasting Notes

Nose: A vibrant nose with enticing aromas of apples and peaches, followed by wonderful honey notes and a toasted oak spice, with a touch of floral fragrances playing nicely in the background.

Palate: A velvety smooth mouthfeel with peaches and cream on entry, overlaid with vanilla, walnuts, dried fruit cake and a delicate minerality throughout.

Finish: A long and crisp finish with fresh lemon oil and a lingering savoury spice.