Waterford Single Farm Origin Hooks End 1.1

Description

Waterford Single Farm Origin Hook Head 1.1

Age: Approximately 3 years and 8 months
Base Ingredients: 100% Propino barley grown by Martin Foley on Hook Head farm
Producer: Waterford Distillery, Co. Wexford, Ireland
Cask Type: Matured in a combination of:

• 46% first-fill American oak casks
• 22% virgin American oak casks
• 15% French oak casks
• 17% Vin Doux Naturel (fortified wine) casks
  ABV: 50%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Earthy maltiness, fresh soil, citrus peel, bread crust, clove, white pepper, caramel, milk chocolate, salted popcorn, and barnyard aromas.
• Palate: Rich texture with notes of earthy maltiness, clove, white pepper, ginger biscuits, and a slight touch of salted popcorn.
• Finish: Long and oily with a lingering spiciness.

This whisky is part of Waterford’s Single Farm Origin series, which emphasizes the impact of terroir on whisky flavor. Hook Head 1.1, distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2020, showcases the unique maritime climate of the farm, with barley exposed to salt-laden storms and ocean breezes. The varied cask maturation adds complexity and depth to its flavor profile, making it a distinctive expression within the series.