Grey Coast Irish Whiskey
Grey Coast Irish Whiskey is a 40% ABV (80 proof), 700mL blended Irish whiskey from the family-owned Boann Distillery in Drogheda, Co. Louth — created with professional golfer Graeme McDowell and named for the grey coast of his hometown, Portrush, in Northern Ireland. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Blend: 60% single grain in first-fill bourbon barrels; 25% single grain in virgin American oak; 10% single malt in virgin American oak; 5% single malt in Oloroso sherry casks
- Origin: Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
- Distillery: Boann Distillery (family-owned, Cooney family)
An Irishman's American Story, in Four Whiskeys
Grey Coast marries four whiskeys to tell McDowell's own story — an Irishman who found his greatest success in America, winning the 2010 U.S. Open. Grain whiskey from first-fill bourbon and virgin American oak casks brings the vanilla, honeycomb and golden syrup; the single malt components add body, and the Oloroso sherry cask malt layers in raisin, almond and spice. Browse the Grey Coast collection, more Irish whiskey, and the full whiskey shelves.
Tasting Notes
Honeycomb, dried fruits and elderflower on the nose, with hints of almond and vanilla; warm vanilla, honeycomb, golden syrup and sweet citrus across the palate with a slight herbal note at the back; a warm, sweet finish of honeycomb and dried fruits.
How to Enjoy
Easy-drinking neat or over ice, and built for mixing — the honeycomb and golden syrup weight carries a whiskey highball or an Irish Old Fashioned without getting lost.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is behind Grey Coast Irish Whiskey? Professional golfer Graeme McDowell, who partnered with the family-owned Boann Distillery in Drogheda to create it — he is an owner and partner in the brand, and the name honors his hometown of Portrush on Northern Ireland's north coast.
What whiskeys are in the Grey Coast blend? Four: single grain whiskey matured in first-fill bourbon barrels (60%) and in virgin American oak (25%), plus single malt aged in virgin American oak (10%) and in Oloroso sherry casks (5%).
Is Grey Coast a single malt? No — it is a blended Irish whiskey, predominantly single grain with a single malt component.
What is the ABV and size? 40% ABV (80 proof), 700mL.
A bourbon-cask Irish blend with a golfer's name and a Portrush story — pick up Grey Coast online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.