Waterford Dunmore Edition 2.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Waterford · Waterford Distillery
Waterford's terroir-driven approach pays dividends here. The Dunmore Edition 2.1 captures a specific Irish barley field in glass, and the result is a whiskey that feels rooted rather than constructed. At 50% ABV, there's enough power to carry the delicate flavors without overwhelming them.
Nose
Intensely cereal-driven, with barley sugar and fresh-cut grass forming the core. Behind that sits poached peach, a hint of vanilla custard, and the faintest suggestion of wet stone.
Palate
Textured and mineral, with honeyed malt meeting green apple acidity on entry. The mid-palate introduces hazelnut and a subtle coconut sweetness from the oak, while maintaining a persistent earthy backbone.
Finish
Medium-long, with drying oak and a lingering note of honey-drizzled grain.
- Distillation
- Double pot still distillation
- Maturation
- Predominantly first-fill American oak bourbon casks with a portion of French oak
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered, no color added
Cocktail Suggestion
Emerald Highball — 2 oz Waterford Dunmore 2.1 · 4 oz chilled sparkling water · 0.25 oz honey syrup · Lemon twist · Build in a tall glass over clear ice, stir gently, express lemon twist and discard.
Food Pairing
Warm soda bread with cultured butter and a drizzle of wildflower honey. The bread's grain character mirrors the whiskey's malt backbone, while the butter echoes its creamy texture.
Waterford Distillery, built in a former Guinness brewery on Ireland's southeast coast, sources barley from individual farms to create single-origin whiskeys that document terroir with scientific precision.
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