The Whistler Double Oaked Irish Whiskey
40% ABV (80 proof) | 750mL | Triple-distilled | 80% grain / 20% single malt — The Whistler Double Oaked Irish Whiskey is a small-batch blend from Boann Distillery in County Meath, Ireland: matured in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished for six months in signature oloroso sherry casks. The result is a smooth, unpeated Irish whiskey that drinks above its price — rated 90 points by Wine Enthusiast (2021). Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Double oaking means double depth: the ex-bourbon casks bring vanilla, honey, and toasted oak; the oloroso sherry finish layers in dried fruit, warm baking spice, and that signature sherry nuttiness. Salted caramel and vanilla jump out of the glass, with zesty citrus and a hint of nuts underneath, and a long, tingling finish of dry oak tannin and residual honey. Against other cask-finished whiskies, this one wins on approachability — no peat, no burn, just layered sweetness. Neat, on a large cube, or in a sherry-kissed Irish Old Fashioned.
Tasting notes
Nose: salted caramel, vanilla, light oak spice, zesty citrus, honey, hint of nuts. Palate: honey, creamy vanilla, fudge, crisp apple, toasted oak, lemon zest. Finish: medium-long; persistent oak tannin, honeyed sweetness, subtle spice. (Per brand and retail notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 40% ABV (80 proof) — 750mL
- Triple-distilled blend of 80% grain whiskey and 20% single malt, small-batch
- Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, finished 6 months in oloroso sherry casks
- Crafted at Boann Distillery, Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland
- 90 points — Wine Enthusiast (2021); unpeated, beginner-friendly style
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Neat in a tulip glass to catch the sherry notes, over a large cube, or in cocktails — an Irish Old Fashioned or a rich Whiskey Sour both flatter the double-oaked profile.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Double Oaked" mean?
Two cask types: ex-bourbon barrels for the primary maturation (vanilla, caramel sweetness) and oloroso sherry casks for a six-month finish (dried fruit, spice, nuttiness).
Is The Whistler Double Oaked peated?
No — it's an unpeated Irish whiskey, smooth and sweet-leaning rather than smoky.
Where is it made?
Boann Distillery in County Meath, Ireland's Boyne Valley — part of Ireland's modern whiskey revival, and the distillery also brews beer used in some of its cask finishes.
Is it good for cocktails?
Yes — the sherry-cask sweetness makes it an excellent Irish Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour base, though it drinks well neat too.