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Boann Distillery 5 Year Old

Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Forêt de Tronçais French Oak Cask

This release captures an early but remarkable chapter from Boann Distillery one of the most progressive new distilleries shaping modern Irish whiskey.

Distilled using a traditional single pot still mash bill (50% malted, 50% unmalted barley), this whiskey represents the revival of a quintessential Irish style, reinterpreted with precision and intent.

At just 5 years old, this is among the oldest liquid currently released from the distillery, offering a rare opportunity to experience the developing house character at a meaningful stage of maturation.

The Cask – Rejuvenated French Oak from Forêt de Tronçais

The defining feature of this release is its exceptional oak.

Sourced from the legendary Forêt de Tronçais, the cask is crafted from Quercus Petraea (European sessile oak)  widely regarded as one of the finest coopering woods in the world, prized for its tight grain and elegant tannin structure.

This is not a standard cask.

• Initially matured in a Premier Grand Cru Classé Bordeaux wine barrel (notably from estates such as Château Mouton Rothschild)
• Then fully rejuvenated:
  
• Hand shaved stave by stave
• Reassembled by coopers
• Toasted for 90 minutes to the brink of carbonisation
• Finished with freshly shaved and toasted heads 

The result, is what can best be described as a Rejuvenated French Oak / Bordeaux Cask  delivering both the depth of prior wine influence and the vibrancy of newly activated oak.

Why Forêt de Tronçais Matters

Forêt de Tronçais is one of France’s most historically significant oak forests, planted and managed since the 17th century for shipbuilding and later fine cooperage.

Its oak is known for:

• Exceptionally tight grain → slower flavour extraction
• Refined tannins → structure without harshness
• Elegant spice profile → cocoa, coffee, and subtle sweetness

In whiskey maturation, this translates to balance, precision, and longevity rather than brute oak influence.

Tasting Profile

Expect a whiskey that punches above its age:

• Nose: Cocoa, roasted coffee, honeycomb, and soft orchard fruit
• Palate: Full-bodied with caramelised apples, dark chocolate, and warming spice
• Finish: Lingering toasted oak, gentle tannins, and a dry, elegant close

Technical Details

• Style: Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey
• Age: 5 Years
• Cask: Rejuvenated French Oak (Forêt de Tronçais / Bordeaux Origin)
• ABV: 42.5%
• Size: 200ml
• Filtration: Non-chill filtered
• Colour: Natural

Pre-Sale Release

This is a pre-sale exclusive, offering early access to one of the most characterful casks from the distillery’s formative years.

Limited in volume and high in individuality, this is a snapshot of where the distillery has been and where it’s heading.

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