Waterford Single Farm Origin Hookhead 1.1
Following the dramatic success and sellout of the first commercial bottlings from Waterford Whisky, we are delighted to bring you the latest release, one of two new bottlings. Proudly utilising 100% demonstrably Irish-grown barley from one farm, one terroir, at a time. Waterford Hookhead 1.1 is the first edition made using barely grown at the 'Hookhead Farm'. The lighthouse at Hook Head stands resolute against the full force of the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland’s southern coast, 10 miles from the distillery – so close that Oliver Cromwell vowed to take Waterford ‘by hook or by crook’ in the 17th century. In its shadow, Martin Foley grows barley on clay/loam soils derived from limestone, belonging to the Elton series. Exposed to the full range of salt-laden storms, sea mists & ocean breezes, it’s an extreme maritime terroir. Bottled at 50% ABV without colouring, chill-filtration or any additives
Following the dramatic success and sellout of the first commercial bottlings from Waterford Whisky, we are delighted to bring you the latest release, one of two new bottlings. Proudly utilising 100% demonstrably Irish-grown barley from one farm, one terroir, at a time. Waterford Hookhead 1.1 is the first edition made using barely grown at the 'Hookhead Farm'. The lighthouse at Hook Head stands resolute against the full force of the Atlantic Ocean on Ireland’s southern coast, 10 miles from the distillery – so close that Oliver Cromwell vowed to take Waterford ‘by hook or by crook’ in the 17th century. In its shadow, Martin Foley grows barley on clay/loam soils derived from limestone, belonging to the Elton series. Exposed to the full range of salt-laden storms, sea mists & ocean breezes, it’s an extreme maritime terroir. Bottled at 50% ABV without colouring, chill-filtration or any additives
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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Nose | Earthy maltiness & fresh soil, citrus peel, breadcrust, clove, white pepper, caramel, milk chocolate, salted popcorn, barnyard, oak green foliage. |
Palate | It’s a spice bomb up front; with cloves, white pepper, salted caramel, liquorice, ginger biscuits, lemon zest, & chilli chocolate. |
Finish | Dry, but it leaves a lasting oiliness that holds the spiciness for a long time |
Colour | Straw with legs of oils coating the glass |
Fact Sheet
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Distillation Date | Week 06 2017 |
Maturation | 3 Years, 8 Months, 25 Days |
Alcohol % | 50% |
Country | Ireland |
Producer | Waterford Distillery |