The Whistler Dark Symphony Cognac Cask Finish Boann Distillery Blended Irish Whiskey 43,14%

The Whistler Dark Symphony is produced at the newly built Boann Distillery and has been given a 12-month finish in used cognac casks using their N.E.O.C (New Era Oak Cask) method.

Expert Review

The Whistler Dark Symphony Cognac Cask Finish Irish Whiskey is a Blended Irish Whiskey, bottled at 43.14%.

The Whistler is produced at the Boann Distillery, which is brand new and one of the finest distilleries in all of Ireland. This edition is called The Whistler Dark Symphony and has been given a 12-month finish in used cognac casks using the method they call N.E.O.C (New Era Oak Cask). It is a mix of 20% single malt and 80% grain Irish whiskey, triple distilled. The whiskey is un-chillfiltered and has no added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Cognac-driven with depth from the bourbon and cognac casks.

Palate

Rounded and full-bodied with grain sweetness and a touch of fruit.

Finish

Soft and elegant.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Dark Symphony
Distillery: Boann Distillery
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
Cask: Bourbon casks and cognac casks (N.E.O.C)
ABV: 43.14%
Size: 70 CL
Other: 20% Single Malt, 80% Grain Irish Whiskey, Triple Distilled, un-chillfiltered, natural colour

Flavour Profile

Cognac-driven · Grain sweetness · Fruity · Rounded · Elegant

Did You Know?

N.E.O.C stands for "New Era Oak Cask" and is Boann Distillery's own name for their innovative cask-finishing method.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Whistler Dark Symphony

What does The Whistler Dark Symphony taste like?

It offers cognac influence and grain sweetness, with a soft, elegant finish.

What casks is the whiskey finished in?

Used cognac casks for 12 months using the N.E.O.C method.

What is the whiskey composed of?

20% single malt and 80% grain Irish whiskey.

Where does The Whistler come from?

From the newly built Boann Distillery in Ireland.

Is The Whistler Dark Symphony a blend?

Yes, it is a Blended Irish Whiskey.

How is it best enjoyed?

It is best enjoyed neat, letting the elegant cognac influence unfold.