Ireland’s Boann Distillery has helped craft a landmark blended whiskey to celebrate the British & Irish Lions partnership.
Named after the year of the Lions’ founding, 1888 is a luxury blend that unites grains and malts from five distilleries across Ireland and Britain. These include Co. Meath’s Boann, Echlinville (Northern Ireland), Cameronbridge (Scotland), White Peak (England) and Penderyn (Wales).
“The Lions represent the pinnacle of sporting achievement and tradition, and it’s an honour for Boann to be part of this iconic partnership,” said Pat Cooney, founder of the family-run distillery.
With just 1,888 individually numbered bottles released, the eponymous blend aims to offer fans a tangible piece of Lions and whiskey history in this rare collaboration.
It was launched to mark Scottish company Patron Saint Whisky’s appointment as an official supplier to the British & Irish Lions men’s team.
“I am pleased to welcome Patron Saint to the Lions family and hope that our fans enjoy their unique whisky whilst they cheer on the team this summer,” said Ben Calveley, CEO of the British & Irish Lions.
