The Whistler Bodega Cask Boann Distillery Irish Single Malt Whiskey 70 cl 46%

The casks for this whiskey travel all the way from Jerez in Spain, where Boann Distillery's partners at Bodegas de la Frontera fill them with Oloroso sherry before they get a new life in Ireland.

Expert Review

The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in ex-sherry casks of the Oloroso type, bottled at 46%.

The whiskey from Boann Distillery is matured for five years in Oloroso sherry casks sourced directly from the distillery's partners in Jerez, Spain: Bodegas de la Frontera. The direct connection to a Spanish bodega gives the whiskey an authentic sherry character with fine notes of dried fruit, chocolate and spice.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit and sherry sweetness, with a touch of spice.

Palate

Chocolatey and spiced, with notes of raisin and oak.

Finish

Medium, with lingering sherry sweetness.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask
Distillery: The Whistler (Boann Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Age: 5 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-sherry casks (Oloroso) from Bodegas de la Frontera
EAN no.: 5391528252244

Flavour Profile

Sherry-driven · Chocolatey · Spiced · Dried fruit · Rich

Did You Know?

Bodegas de la Frontera in Jerez is among the Spanish bodegas that specialise in producing casks specifically for the whisky industry, a practice that has grown significantly alongside demand for sherry-matured whiskies.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask

What does The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask taste like?

It offers dried fruit and sherry sweetness on the nose, a chocolatey, spiced palate with raisin and oak, and a medium finish with lingering sherry sweetness.

What does "Bodega Cask" mean?

It refers to the casks being sourced directly from Bodegas de la Frontera in Jerez, Spain, one of Boann Distillery's sherry partners.

Is The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask a single malt?

Yes, it is an Irish Single Malt Whiskey.

How old is The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask?

The whiskey is matured for 5 years.

How should The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask be served?

At room temperature in a tulip glass, where the sherry-driven, chocolatey notes can unfold.

Does The Whistler 5 Year Old Bodega Cask make a good gift?

Yes, its connection to a Spanish bodega makes it an exciting gift for the curious whiskey lover.