Ancient oak which fell in storm to live on as casks for revived whiskey brand

The ancient oak will be turned into whiskey casks to store the revived Preston’s brand (Brian Connolly/Bang Bang Visual)

A 1,000-year-old Irish oak tree toppled by a storm is set to be resurrected in the form of whiskey casks.

The ancient giant, with a 10-metre girth, stood tall on the grounds of Swainstown Farm in Kilmessan, Co Meath, until powerful Storm Elin brought it crashing to earth last year.