Boann Distillery spirits crowned country winners at the World Drinks Awards 2025
April 16th 2025 – Three spirits from Boann Distillery have been announced as country winners at the prestigious World Drinks Awards 2025, securing their place in the global final to compete for the coveted ‘World’s Best’ titles.
The winners were revealed during an industry showcase in the UK on Tuesday (April 15). The World Drinks Awards - recognised as one of the leading global competitions - highlights the very best products and producers in the drinks industry each year.
Boann Distillery’s Silks Irish Gin, 1848 Apple Brandy, Whistler Irish Honey secured gold in each of their respective categories as the family-owned Meath distillery beat off competition from other Irish brands.
Merry’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cream Liqueur, part of the parent company for Boann, also won gold.
"We are incredibly proud to see four of our spirits recognised on the world stage,” said Pat Cooney, founder and CEO of Boann Distillery.
“Boann Distillery’s success at this stage marks another proud milestone for our company, as the team continues to showcase the excellence and innovation of its craft.
“We look forward to the global finals and are honoured to represent Ireland among the world’s best."
The World Drinks Awards saw thousands of entries across all drinks categories this year, with an expert judging panel carefully tasting and critiquing every submission.
The next and final stage of the competition will see the country winners from across the globe go head-to-head to determine the World’s Best in each category.
"What another amazing year! Entries for The World Drinks Awards have increased every year and global industry professionals continue to join us on the judging panel to taste exceptional products from all over the world,” said Anita Ujszaszi, Awards Director.“Well done to all the winners so far and best of luck for the final round."
The winners of the World’s Best 2025 titles will be officially announced on 4 June 2025 at the Waldorf Hotel in London.
About Boann Distillery:
Boann Distillery is a family owned distillery, located on the edge of the historic town of Drogheda, County Meath, in the heart of the Boyne Valley of Ireland.
Patrick and Marie Cooney started the company, and along with family members Sally-Anne, Celestine, Peter, Patrick and James, bring forty years in the Irish drinks industry to the enterprise.
As a sustainable distillery, Boann is an Origin Green Gold Member, Ireland’s food and drink sustainability assessment program. Boann ensures its raw ingredients are 100% natural and 100% local.
Every drop of water is drawn from their Boyne Valley well. Every grain of barley is provided by native farmers. All bi-products of distillation are reused, including high-protein pot ale and spent grains for animal feed. From milling to mashing, maturing to bottling, every elegant mouthful of Boann Single Pot Still whiskey and craft gin is created within the purposeful, historic quietude of the Boann family distillery.