Waterford Knockeen Edition 1.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Waterford · Waterford Distillery
Waterford's single-farm philosophy is on full display here. Knockeen's barley delivers a distinct personality that differs meaningfully from the distillery's other farm expressions. This is whiskey as agricultural statement — transparent, site-specific, and deeply committed to provenance.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Green apple and honey open the aroma, followed by fresh-cut grass and a light floral note. Underneath there's a gentle maltiness and a whisper of vanilla from the oak.
Palate
The barley-driven core is immediately apparent — creamy and cereal-forward with layers of peach and almond. A peppery spice develops midpalate, adding complexity to the orchard-fruit sweetness.
Finish
Medium, with lingering malt, green herbs, and a clean, almost mineral dryness that speaks to terroir.
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- First-fill American oak and premium French oak
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered, natural color
Cocktail Suggestion
Barley Garden Highball — 2 oz Waterford Knockeen · 0.5 oz elderflower liqueur · 4 oz chilled soda water · Build over ice in a tall glass, garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme.
Food Pairing
The sweet, grassy character of the whiskey complements the natural sweetness of seared scallops, while the malt and almond notes pair beautifully with a bright spring pea purée.
Distilled entirely from barley grown on a single farm in County Waterford, Knockeen Edition 1.1 embodies founder Mark Reynier's conviction that Irish whiskey's soul lies in the terroir of its grain.
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