Description
Waterford Single Farm Origin Ballykilcavan 1.2
Age: Approximately 4 years
Base Ingredients: 100% Taberna barley grown by David Walsh-Kemmis at Ballykilcavan farm
Producer: Waterford Distillery, Co. Laois, Ireland
Cask Type: Matured in a combination of:
- 36% first-fill American oak casks
- 21% virgin American oak casks
- 17% French oak casks
- 26% Vin Doux Naturel (fortified wine) casks
ABV: 50%
Tasting Notes:
- Appearance: Yellow gold with heavy oils
- Nose: Aromas of red grapes, tilled earth, dried fruit, barnyard, cooking apples, and a hint of petrichor.
- Palate: Oily mouthfeel with flavors of white pepper, apricots, spices, and toffee.
- Finish: Dry and oily with lingering notes of spice, chocolate, and malt.
This edition is part of Waterford’s Single Farm Origin series, which emphasizes the impact of terroir on the flavor of the whisky. Ballykilcavan 1.2, distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2020, showcases the unique characteristics imparted by the barley from Ballykilcavan farm. The varied cask maturation adds layers of complexity, making it a rich and intriguing whisky.
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