Boann Distillery
has emerged as a double award winner at the prestigious Icons of Whisky Ireland Awards 2025, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin.
The family-owned Meath distillery was honoured with Distiller of the Year in the Producer Category and Production Team of the Year in the People Category, cementing its reputation as a leader in the Irish whiskey industry.
The Icons of Whisky Awards celebrate excellence in whiskey-making, recognising the passion and dedication of individuals and teams who craft world-class spirits.
As one of the standout winners, Boann Distillery will now advance to the finals of the World Whiskies Awards,where it will compete on a global stage for the ultimate recognition in whiskey excellence.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication, skill, and passion of our incredible team at Boann Distiller,” said Pat Cooney, founder of Boann Distillery.
“Every bottle we produce is a reflection of our commitment to innovation and craftsmanship. We are honoured to be acknowledged at such a prestigious event, and we look forward to representing Ireland in the global finals.”
Anita Ujszaszi, Awards Director, commented on the remarkable quality of this year’s competition, saying: “Entries only seem to be increasing in quality each year, which, whilst very welcome, has proven to be quite the challenge for our judges when choosing winners. Congratulations to all our fabulous entrants, and we can’t wait to see you for the final round at the World Whiskies Awards Global Dinner in March.”
The 2025 World Whiskies Awards Global Dinner will take place on March 26th in the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in London, where the overall winners will be announced.