The Whistler 10 year old French Oak Finish Boann Distillery Single Malt Irish Whiskey 46%

The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish is produced at the newly built Boann Distillery and has matured first in first fill bourbon casks and then in used cognac casks infused with red wine.

Expert Review

The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish Irish Whiskey is a Single Malt Whiskey, bottled at 46%.

The Whistler is produced at the Boann Distillery, which is brand new and one of the finest distilleries in all of Ireland. This edition of The Whistler is 10 years old and has first matured in first fill bourbon casks, then moved to used cognac casks infused with red wine – or as they call it: N.E.O.C Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux finish.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Red wine-driven with French oak notes.

Palate

Bourbon-driven sweetness met by the depth of the cognac casks.

Finish

Elegant and wine-driven.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Age: 10 years
Cask: First fill bourbon casks, finished in cognac casks infused with red wine (N.E.O.C Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux)
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour Profile

Wine-driven · Elegant · Bourbon-driven · Complex · Oaky

Did You Know?

Boann Distillery is one of the newest and finest distilleries in all of Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish

What does The Whistler 10 Year Old French Oak Finish taste like?

It offers red wine-driven French oak notes and bourbon-driven sweetness, with an elegant, wine-driven finish.

What casks is the whiskey matured in?

First fill bourbon casks, then finished in cognac casks infused with red wine.

What is N.E.O.C Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux finish?

Boann Distillery's term for the finish on the red wine-infused cognac casks.

Where does The Whistler come from?

From the newly built Boann Distillery in Ireland.

Is The Whistler 10 Year Old a single malt?

Yes, it is a Single Malt Irish Whiskey.

How is it best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat, letting the wine-driven, elegant character unfold.