Waterford Organic Gaia 1.1

Waterford Organic Gaia 1.1

Age: 3 years, 9 months, and 20 days
Base Ingredients: 100% organic barley from various farms
Producer: Waterford Distillery, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Cask Type: Matured in a combination of:

• 42% first-fill American oak
• 17% virgin American oak
• 23% French oak
• 18% Vin Doux Naturel (fortified wine) casks
  ABV: 50%
  Bottles Produced: 24,000

Tasting Notes:

• Nose: Dominant barley and cereal notes with hints of honey, floral notes, vanilla, orange zest, mushy bananas, and raw sugar. A touch of chalk and lingering spices in the background.
• Palate: Thick, oily, and spicy with prominent oak and heat. Flavors of cloves, pepper, cherries, quinces, pear skin, and dried apricots.
• Finish: Dry but sweet, with notes of port-stewed pears and a lingering spiciness.

Waterford Organic Gaia 1.1 is part of the distillery’s Arcadian Series and is Ireland’s first organically certified whiskey. This release is distilled from organic barley grown by a collective of farmers and represents Waterford’s commitment to exploring the impact of terroir on whisky flavor. The maturation in a diverse mix of casks adds complexity and depth to its profile.