Boann Distillery Legacy Triple Distilled Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey 70 cl 40%

In Ireland's Boyne Valley, a stone's throw from the 5,000-year-old Newgrange monument, sits a distillery that insists on doing things the hard way. Boann is a family project through and through – not a factory, but a place where the grain is still Irish, the water is their own, and every bottle carries the name of a river rather than a brand.

The Expert's Description

Boann Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey is an Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey matured across seven different cask types and bottled at 40%.

The whiskey is built on a complex mash bill of malted and unmalted barley, with oats and rye added in – the kind of mixed grain recipe that once defined Irish Pot Still whiskey, before the style nearly vanished during the 20th century. Boann Distillery is one of the first in over 50 years to properly revive that tradition. The spirit is triple distilled in copper stills built specifically for the distillery, before being split across seven cask types: Bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Palo Cortado, Amontillado, Moscatel and French oak, sourced from some of the world's finest wine and cooperage regions.

Behind the bottle stands the Cooney family, who spent more than 50 years in the Irish drinks trade before building their own distillery from scratch in 2015. Legacy is named for exactly that – an inheritance, both the distillery's own and that of Irish whiskey as a whole, gathered into one bottle where seven casks meet and become something new.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toffee apple and classic sherry warmth meet ripe orchard fruit, with a playful hint of sweet cola gummies sitting underneath.

Palate

Silky and easy from the first sip. Honey and caramel form the soft core, lifted by a light floral note and a fresh squeeze of citrus, while candied ginger and Pot Still spice arrive late without ever disturbing the easy-drinking charm.

Finish

Medium in length, warm and gently spiced, with a lingering sweetness and a quiet dusting of Pot Still pepper on the way out.

Specifications

Name: Boann Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Pot Still Whiskey
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Seven cask types – Bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Palo Cortado, Amontillado, Moscatel and French oak
Distillation method: Triple distilled
EAN no.: 5391528256297

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Spiced · Round · Sweet

Did You Know?

Boann's copper stills are custom-built with nano-technology in the neck and lyne arm, giving the spirit up to six times more copper contact than a standard still – a detail the distillery uses to fine-tune the purity of its own house style of Pot Still whiskey.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Boann Legacy Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

What makes Boann Legacy special?

It's the combination of seven different cask types in one whiskey that sets it apart – Bourbon, Oloroso, Pedro Ximénez, Palo Cortado, Amontillado, Moscatel and French oak, all built on Boann's own complex Pot Still mash bill of barley, oats and rye.

What is Single Pot Still whiskey, and how does it differ from Single Malt?

Single Pot Still is a whiskey style unique to Ireland that uses both malted and unmalted barley in the same mash, often with other grains like oats or rye added in. Single Malt uses only malted barley, which gives Single Pot Still a spicier, more oily character.

Should Boann Legacy be served with ice or neat?

Try it neat first, or with a few drops of water at room temperature. At 40% there isn't much strength to dilute, so ice will quickly mute both the sherry sweetness and the spice from the grain.

Which glass suits Boann Legacy best?

A narrow whisky glass such as a Glencairn glass gathers the aromas and makes it easier to pick apart the toffee apple, honey and lighter floral notes. See our range of whisky glasses.

Is Boann Legacy a good introduction to Irish whiskey?

Yes, the round, honeyed style and generous sherry cask influence make it approachable for someone new to the category, while the Pot Still grain and the seven cask types give the more curious palate something to dig into.

Where does Boann Distillery come from?

From the Boyne Valley in County Meath, where the Cooney family decided to build their own distillery in 2015 after more than 50 years in the Irish drinks trade. They use only Irish grain and water from their own source in the valley.

Does Boann Legacy pair well with food?

The honey and sherry sweetness pair well with a soft French cheese or an apple tart, while the light spice from the grain can hold its own against something as earthy as a pâté.