A Conversation with Sally-Anne Cooney, the Director of Boann Distillery

In my reporting, I spoke to many experts who helped me dive deeper into the role anaerobic digestion plays in the drinks industry in Ireland. One distiller in particular stood out: Sally-Anne Cooney, the director of the Boann Distillery. I wanted to share a portion of our conversation about why her family-owned distillery has been sending their waste to anaerobic digestion since opening their doors back in 2019.

This conversation has been edited for time and clarity.