The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish Boann Distillery Irish Whiskey 43%

A cask that has travelled from bourbon via sherry to imperial stout at Boyne Brewery gives this whiskey an unusual coffee and cocoa note, rare in Irish whiskey.

Expert Review

The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish is a Limited Release Irish Whiskey matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in ex-imperial stout casks, bottled at 43%.

The whiskey from Boann Distillery is first matured in ex-bourbon casks, then moved to a cask that previously held imperial stout from Boyne Brewery, which had itself previously held sherry. The dual cask history gives the whiskey fine notes of coffee, cocoa and creamy caramel, a flavour profile unusual for Irish whiskey. The whiskey is 4.5 years old and part of Boann's limited release series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Coffee and cocoa, with a touch of creamy caramel.

Palate

Rich and creamy, with notes of dark chocolate and toasted malt.

Finish

Medium, with lingering coffee notes.

Specifications

Name: The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish
Distillery: The Whistler (Boann Distillery)
Region/Country: Ireland
Type: Limited Release Irish Whiskey
Age: 4.5 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon & ex-imperial stout casks (previously sherry)
EAN no.: 5391528252138

Flavour Profile

Coffee-forward · Cocoa-like · Creamy · Rich · Malty

Did You Know?

Boyne Brewery, whose imperial stout casks are used for this whiskey, is located in the same area as Boann Distillery and is part of the local craft scene in Meath north of Dublin.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish

What does The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish taste like?

It offers coffee and cocoa on the nose, a rich, creamy palate with dark chocolate and toasted malt, and a medium finish with lingering coffee notes.

What is an "imperial stout cask"?

It is a cask that previously held imperial stout beer, in this case from Boyne Brewery, which had itself previously held sherry.

How old is The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish?

The whiskey is 4.5 years old.

Is The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish a limited release?

Yes, it is a limited release from Boann Distillery.

How should The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish be served?

At room temperature in a tulip glass, where the coffee and cocoa notes can unfold.

Does The Whistler Imperial Stout Cask Finish make a good gift?

Yes, its unusual cask history makes it an exciting gift for the whiskey adventurer.