Boann Single Pot Still Madeira Cask

The Boann Single Pot Still Madeira Cask was originally aged in ex-bourbon barrels made by the famous Brown Forman company from Kentucky, which were made of American oak (Quercus Alba) with a strong charring.

These casks were filled with a blended Single Pot Still mash containing malted barley, unmalted barley, oats and rye. All of these grains are sourced from Ireland and grown locally.

In partnership with Justino's, the renowned Madeira distillery, the distillery sourced some of their best Madeira casks, Tinta Negro (1998 and 2000), Boal (1999 ) and Sercial (1999, 2000 and 2006) from Madeira Colheita single varieties. These casks came about through a friendship that developed from a previous special collaboration.

The wines were fortified and underwent the canteiro process, in which the wine is aged in barrels at naturally high temperatures in a storage room, which mimics the ageing at sea during sea voyages in the past on Portuguese galleons in the Middle Ages.

These Madeira wines were sweet, medium sweet to dry and offered the depth and breadth of the terroir of the volcanic island of Madeira. The label design of this expression speaks of water being an essential ingredient in the production of whisky. It also pays homage to the flowing waters of the Boyne River as well as the North Atlantic Ocean surrounding the Madeira Islands.

A lively nose with enticing aromas of apples and peaches, followed by gorgeous honey notes and toasty oak spice, with a hint of floral scents playing nicely in the background. The palate is velvety smooth with peaches and cream on entry, overlaid with vanilla, walnuts, tart dried fruit and a subtle minerality throughout. The finish is long with fresh lemon oil and lingering spice. A tropical cruise through the islands of the Atlantic!

The 0,7 litre bottles at 47 % ABV are supplied in gift boxes.