Boann Distillery

About the distillery

Boann Distillery is located in Drogheda in County Meath, just by the historic River Boyne and close to Brú na Bóinne. It is a modern, family-owned Irish distillery, where Single Pot Still whiskey is the clear focal point. Here, local raw materials, the identity of the Boyne Valley, and an ambitious approach to craftsmanship come together in a range that covers both classic and cask-influenced expressions.

History

Boann presents itself as a modern, family-owned distillery rooted in County Meath by the River Boyne—an area with deep historical and mythical significance in Ireland. The location close to Brú na Bóinne underscores the strong local roots that also shape the distillery’s way of speaking about whiskey. The story centers on building on the Single Pot Still tradition while giving it a new chapter through an unusual grain blend and a clear focus on provenance. It is not a distillery that rests on history alone; it actively uses its geographical and cultural setting and launched three expressions in 2024 in the Boann Single Pot Still range, each pointing to a fundamental element in whiskey: barley, water, and wood. Later, Boann also made its mark with Boann Legacy as a new addition to the established Single Pot Still series, along with a vintage mash bill project that revives historical Irish recipes.

Raw materials and production

Boann works with local grain varieties and highlights the use of malted and unmalted barley, along with oats, wheat, and rye. This makes the distillery one of the first players in more than 50 years to produce Single Pot Still whiskey using exactly this grain blend. The production description emphasizes that traditional mashing and distillation methods are used, but that they are combined with modern technology. This creates a picture of a distillery where classic Irish whiskey craftsmanship is not standing alone, but is complemented by today’s technical possibilities. The specific approach is supported by the distillery’s focus on distinct character and provenance, and on ensuring the whiskey has character and complexity through both the raw materials and the style itself. At the same time, it is stressed that the production is built around the Single Pot Still tradition and local ingredients from the Boyne Valley.

Maturation and cask types

The maturation work is clearly tied to casks with a distinct profile. The Boann Single Pot Still range includes, among other things, Madeira Cask, PX Cask, and Marsala Cask. The Madeira and Marsala releases are described as being matured in ex-Bourbon barrels, while the PX expression is linked to Oloroso sherry hogsheads from Bodegas Garvey’s in Jerez de la Frontera. The range was launched as an interpretation of three basic elements in the making of whiskey, and that makes the cask choices a central part of the expression. So Boann is not only working with maturation as storage, but also as a way to formulate style and identity through specific wine and sherry casks.

Whiskeys

The core range revolves around the Boann Whiskey Range and Boann Legacy, while The Whistler Range is also included in the shop’s assortment. Boann Legacy is presented as a new addition to the established Single Pot Still series, and the Boann Single Pot Still series appears as the distillery’s most prominent whiskey track, with Madeira, PX, and Marsala as clear variants. The assortment signals a clear interest in Single Pot Still whiskey, but also in showing how different casks can shape the same underlying base style. In addition, there is a distinct expression such as Single Pot Still “New Born” New Make Spirit, which points to the distillery’s work very close to the spirit stage. The overall portfolio is therefore both tradition-bound and experimental, with a focus on Irish identity, local raw materials, and cask influence.

Visit the distillery

Boann welcomes visitors with guided tours, bespoke experiences, and tour vouchers, and the venue describes itself as a place to visit where you can get right into the distillery and enjoy a more immersive experience. Tastings are also offered as part of the visit, and there is a shop as well as the option to buy tickets online. Distillery Tour is listed as €25 per person, and it appears as a Friday tour. Visitors can therefore both go on a tour, book special experiences, and shop in the store, while the contact details are clearly available for practical planning. The official address is Boann Distillery, Lagavooren, Platin Rd., Drogheda, Co. Meath, A92 X593, Ireland.

The stated opening hours are Tours of our distillery; Distillery Tour is listed at €25 pp and Friday.

Philosophy and craftsmanship

Boann’s philosophy is clearly framed around distinct character and provenance. The distillery highlights the use of locally sourced ingredients, a strong anchoring in the Boyne Valley, and an ambition to write the next chapter in Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey. At the same time, traditional mashing and distillation methods are combined with modern technology, so that the craft both respects the heritage and seeks new expressions. It is an approach where local identity, raw materials, and stylistic distinctiveness go hand in hand.

Prices and awards

• Double Gold (Double Gold and 99 points, Boann)