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Waterford Single Farm Origin Ballymorgan 1.1
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Waterford Single Farm Origin Ballymorgan 1.1

Waterford Distillery · Waterford Distillery, Grattan Quay, Waterford, Ireland

$70100 (50% ABV) proofApproximately 3-4 Years (No Age Statement)Waterford Distillery in County Waterford — Single Farm Origin series, terroir-driven.
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.

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Tasting Notes

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.

Specifications
Mash Bill
100% Irish-grown malted barley (Ballymorgan farm)
Distillation
Double distilled in copper pot stills
Maturation
Combination of first-fill bourbon barrels, virgin American oak, and French oak
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Cocktail — The Terroir Sour

Food Pairing

Pair with: Fresh soda bread with Irish butter.

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