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Boann Distillery wins Double Gold at World’s leading Spirits Competition
Boann Distillery has claimed a major accolade, receiving a Double Gold medal and 99 points for Boann...
the distillery and process
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“Distilling is an art. At Boann we combine traditional brewing and distilling methods with modern technology to create the most unique of whiskeys”.
The production of the highest quality Single Pot Still distillate requires a considered effort to not only efficiently process the unmalted grains contained within the Single Pot Still mash bills, but to also maximise the flavour and mouthfeel of Ireland’s signature style of whiskey.
The process
The Boann Distillery brewing system is specifically designed to produce single pot still spirit by utilising both a mash conversion vessel and lauter tun. This makes it one of the only purpose-built single pot still brewing systems in the country specifically designed to process un-malted grains, and efficiently activate crucial enzymes that make brewing with un-malted grains possible. This makes us uniquely positioned to produce some of the finest and highest quality single pot still spirit in the country.
Our Italian made copper pot stills utilise pioneering nano-technology in the Lyne arms of each still which allows six times more copper contact with the new make spirit vapour. Copper has long been used in distillation for both its catalytic effects and ability to remove undesirable sulphuric compounds ensuring we produce the purest of spirit.
Reflux control in the necks of the intermediate and spirit still give us the flexibility to vary our distillations from light to heavy distillate. Ultra-modern condensers with sub-coolers ensure the spirit is drawn off at ten degrees celsius preserving the delicate flavour profile of our unique spirit.
Discover more about the unique distillation process at Boann Distillery here (include link to future blog post)
Our Distillery Team
Meet the distilling team behind Boann Distillery’s Single Pot Still New Make ‘New Born’, which was awarded the “World’s Best New Make 2021” at the World Whiskies Awards.
Our team members, who hail from six different countries have diverse distilling backgrounds and each bring invaluable skills to Boann Distillery. We are delighted to have this experienced team driving the distillery forward, making some of Ireland’s finest Single Pot Still Whiskey and craft gins.
Back row, L-R: Alex Witt, Head Distiller. Gary Ring, Distiller. Vyacheslav Dyukarev, Distiller. Finlay Glasgow-Diaz, Distiller. Jonathoan Viano – Distiller.
Front Row, L-R: Marco Rizzi, Distiller. Andy Mooney, Head Blender. Harry Evans, Distiller.
our philosophy
“Every raw ingredient sourced is 100% natural and 100% local. Every grain of barley is provided by our local farmers. Every drop of water is drawn from our Boyne Valley well.
We operate a closed loop system for water, recycling all our input water and maximising energy recovery from our systems. Solar power generates up to 30% of our electrical requirement.
All bi-products of distillation, spent grains and pot ale are very high in protein and used as animal feed and bio gas generation.”
Our Sustainability
Out distillery reflects the spirit and flavours of our landscape
Every raw ingredient sourced is 100% natural and 100% local. Every grain of barley is provided by our local farmers.
Vintage Mash Bills project
Where traditional craft and history combine. A unique collaboration reviving lost historic Irish mash bills.
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