Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Waterford · Waterford Distillery
Waterford's single-farm-origin philosophy is not gimmick — it's the distillery's entire thesis. Hook Head 1.1 demonstrates how Irish barley, grown in specific soil, can produce a whiskey of real individuality. The transparency of sourcing here is matched by the transparency in the glass.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Crisp green apple and cut grass lead, followed by honeyed barley and a gentle floral lift. There's an earthy, mineral-driven note underneath that speaks directly to the terroir of the Hook Head farmland.
Palate
Medium-bodied and precise, with fresh peach, vanilla cream, and a malty backbone. Hints of almond and gentle clove spice build through the mid-palate, while an earthy undertone anchors the brighter fruit notes.
Finish
Medium-long with lingering honey, green herbs, and a chalky mineral dryness that begs another sip.
- Distillation
- Double distilled
- Maturation
- First-fill American oak, virgin American oak, and French oak casks
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- No
Cocktail Suggestion
Hook Head Highball — 2 oz Waterford Hook Head · 4 oz chilled soda water · Squeeze of lemon · Build over ice in a tall glass, stir gently.
Food Pairing
Smoked salmon with dill cream and brown soda bread
Distilled from barley grown on a single farm near Hook Head on the southeastern Irish coast, then matured and bottled by Mark Reynier's Waterford Distillery, which champions terroir-driven whiskey making.
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