Waterford Single Farm Origin Ballymorgan 1.2

Description

Waterford Single Farm Origin Ballymorgan 1.2

Age: Approximately 3-4 years
Base Ingredients: 100% Overture barley grown by Robert Milne at Ballymorgan farm
Producer: Waterford Distillery, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Cask Type: Matured in a combination of:

• 33% first-fill American oak casks
• 18% virgin American oak casks
• 25% French oak casks
• 24% Vin Doux Naturel (fortified wine) casks
  ABV: 50%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Aromas of dried herbs, malt, red apple, plums, milk chocolate, vanilla, fennel seeds, and custard.
• Palate: Flavors of apple crumble, milk chocolate, slight fudge, cloves, green apple, pepper heat, aniseed, toffee, and caramel.
• Finish: Long and mouth-watering with lingering spice, heat, and oiliness.

Ballymorgan 1.2 is part of Waterford’s Single Farm Origin series, which explores the impact of terroir on whisky flavor. Distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2020, this expression showcases the unique characteristics of barley grown on Ballymorgan farm, located in the rain shadow of the Wicklow Mountains. The varied cask maturation adds complexity and depth to its flavor profile, making it a notable release in Waterford’s exploration of Irish terroir.