Waterford Single Farm Origin Sheetown 1.1

Beschrijving

Waterford Single Farm Origin Sheestown 1.1

Age: Approximately 3-4 years
Base Ingredients: 100% Overture barley grown by Philip O’Brien at Sheestown farm
Producer: Waterford Distillery, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Cask Type: Matured in a combination of:

• 35% first-fill American oak casks
• 21% virgin American oak casks
• 25% French oak casks
• 19% Vin Doux Naturel (fortified wine) casks
  ABV: 50%

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Earthy notes with clove, fruit cake, poached pears, honeycomb ice cream, midsummer hay, and red wine.
• Palate: Oily texture with floral notes, strawberries, bran, apricots, pears, pickled oranges, breakfast tea, and peppercorns.
• Finish: Lingering floral notes with touches of limoncello and chocolate.

Sheestown 1.1 is part of Waterford’s Single Farm Origin series, which explores the impact of terroir on whisky flavor. This release showcases barley grown in the limestone and sandstone soils of Sheestown farm, highlighting the specific characteristics of this unique environment. The combination of different cask types adds layers of complexity, creating a nuanced and well-balanced whisky.