Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 Single Malt Irish Whiskey
Waterford Distillery · Waterford Distillery
Waterford's single-farm approach is obsessive in the best sense. Lakefield's terroir comes through clearly — the barley from this particular farm delivers a distinctly grassy, mineral-driven whiskey. At 50% ABV and non-chill filtered, it's a transparent expression of place rather than process.
Nose
Clean barley sweetness leads, followed by green cut grass and a honeyed cereal quality. A delicate floral note — almost rosewater — and touches of orchard fruit emerge with time.
Palate
Lean and precise, with a textural grip that belies its youth. Malt and peach dominate the palate, while a savory, almost earthy undertone gives structure. The mid-palate brings clove spice and vanilla from the oak.
Finish
Medium-length with lingering barley sweetness and a faintly woody, dry close.
- Distillation
- Double pot still distillation
- Maturation
- Predominantly first-fill American oak bourbon barrels, with a portion of French oak
- Single Pot Still
- No
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Food Pairing
Honey-glazed roast chicken with root vegetables
Under CEO Mark Reynier's direction, Waterford Distillery tracks every barley harvest to its individual farm, creating single-origin whiskeys that read like vineyard designates.
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