Meath distillery is the toast of the global drinks industry

Boann Distillery founder Pat Cooney said: "This is very exciting as no other Irish distillery has won best international new make in this competition, which is the top award when it comes to whiskey distillation." Picture: Boann Distillery/PA

A family-run distillery has become the first in Ireland to win an award for the best new-make whiskey in the world.

Boann in Co Meath is the toast of the drinks industry after scooping the global accolade in the World Whiskies Awards.