Skip to main content
Hit enter to search or ESC to close

Narrow down your searches to:

  • All
  • Food is Living
  • Industry
  • Farmers & Growers
Top Picks
Bord Bia

Gold Member Case Study – Boann Distillery Limited

Boann Distillery Ltd, a family-owned business in the Boyne Valley, blends tradition with innovation through nano-copper pot stills and locally sourced ingredients to craft distinctive whiskeys, apple brandy, and gin. Their award-winning spirits are enjoyed in over 55 countries, with a visitor centre opening soon for immersive brand experiences.

Distilling Boann whiskey
Gold Member
Boann Distillery

Spotlight Areas - Boann Distillery Limited

OBoann Distillery Ltd increased the number of their suppliers with sustainability certifications, exceeding their milestone target by 14.7%.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Water, Biodiversity, Employee Wellbeing, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets Supplier Certification, Energy/Emissions, Water, Biodiversity, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2020, 2023, 2024
Visit website

Over the past five years, Boann Distillery Ltd has committed to sourcing sustainable raw materials by partnering with suppliers who prioritise environmental responsibility. The distillery developed a comprehensive sustainability questionnaire to evaluate suppliers across areas such as resource efficiency, emissions, packaging, and ethical practices. This assessment is conducted annually, with accepted certifications including SEDEX, Origin Green, and ISO certification.

In 2023, Boann Distillery Ltd increased the number of suppliers with sustainability certifications from 11 in 2022 to 16 in 2023, exceeded their milestone target by 14.7%. Additionally, 100% of their grain raw materials are IGAS certified, with all barley and grains sourced exclusively from certified Irish suppliers, ensuring a fully sustainable supply chain from farm to bottle.

Case Studies

Explore Origin Green Gold Members

  • Gold Member

    Hickey's Bakery - Gold Member

    Hickey’s Bakery, founded in 1958 in Co. Waterford, is a family-run bakery renowned for its traditional Waterford Blaa, which achieved EU PGI special Geographic protective status in 2013. With decades of heritage, it continues to serve fresh, handcrafted baked goods to local retailers, restaurants, and loyal customers across the region.

    View Story
  • Gold Member

    Irish Distillers - Gold Member

    Irish Distillers is a leading producer of world-renowned Irish whiskeys, including Jameson, and a key driver of the global Irish whiskey renaissance. With operations across Ireland, the company combines tradition, innovation, and sustainability to craft premium spirits enjoyed in over 130 markets worldwide.

    View Story
  • Gold Member

    Huître Du Connemara - Gold Member

    Huître du Connemara, based in Ballinakill Bay, Co. Galway, produces premium oysters shaped by the pristine waters and rugged landscape of Connemara. With heritage dating back to 1893, they blend tradition, sustainability, and craftsmanship to deliver oysters of exceptional flavour and quality.

    View Story
View all case studies