Irish Whiskey

Waterford Gaia 1.1

Waterford · Waterford, Ireland

Review and tasting notes

A single malt built around a specific farm's barley terroir.

Key facts

• Category: Irish Whiskey
• Distillery: Waterford
• Region: Waterford, Ireland
• ABV / Proof: 50% · 100 proof
• Age: 4 years, harvested 2015, distilled 2016
• Typical price: $70-90

Tasting profile

• Nose: Barley and cereal, honey, sweet floral notes, vanilla, orange zest, mushed bananas, raw sugar
• Palate: Thick, oily and spicy, fair amount of oak and heat, cloves and pepper, cherries, quinces, dried apricots
• Finish: Well-rounded, spicy notes lingering
• Best for: A single malt built around a specific farm's barley terroir