Waterford Single Farm Origin Ballymorgan 1.1
Waterford Distillery · Waterford Distillery, Grattan Quay, Waterford, Ireland
Waterford is doing something no other Irish distillery has attempted at this scale: proving that barley grown on different soil types produces distinctly different whiskey.
Nose
Fresh-cut meadow grass, wildflower honey, and clean malt.
Palate
Vibrant and textured. The barley's personality drives the palate with honey, vanilla, and a grassy, cereal-forward character.
Finish
Medium-long with earthy undertones and lingering malt sweetness.
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, virgin American oak, and French oak
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — The Terroir Sour
Food Pairing
Pair with: Fresh soda bread with Irish butter.
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