THE WHISTLER ‘THE BLUE NOTE’ 7 YEAR OLD IRISH WHISKEY

Detailed DescriptionAll the ingredients are 100% natural, including locally-grown barley from native farmers and water from the Boyne Valley well. The operation is overseen by Michael Walsh. Ireland’s youngest head distiller has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge during his Chemical Engineering studies and when getting his Certificate in Distilling in 2012, quickly rising through the ranks. They recycle their water and harness the heat that is generated during distillation, which then helps run their packaging lines and heat their restaurant, visitor center, and offices. Distillation byproducts are used as animal feed. Their Single Malts lineup consists of sourced whiskeys. The Blue Note spent its first 5 years in ex-Bourbon barrels before being finished in Oloroso sherry casks for 2 years, totaling 7 years of aging. Bottled at 92 proof without chill filtration or added coloring, its rich, complex, and smooth profile has won several awards.The Whistler ‘The Blue Note’ 7 Year Old Irish Whiskey Tasting NotesNose: Creamy lemon, salted caramel, and dark fruit lead the charge on the nose.Palate: The dry palate has a citrusy sweetness, red berries, and a touch of pepper.Finish: Finishes light and citrusy with a touch of wood.Distillery InformationBoann Distillery, built at a cost of €20 million, is scheduled to start production in early 2017, but has sourced whiskey from a third party distillery to create its new The Whistler range.