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Sampling Two Waterford Whiskey Editions – Tasty With AND Without Water!

November 6, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Waterford’s Ballymorgan: Edition 1.2 & Sheestown: Edition 1.2!

Waterford Distillery has a very different way of doing things and I’ve blogged about them on numerous occasions since their inception:-

  • Waterford Distillery Releases ORGANIC: GAIA 1.1 – Ireland’s First Organic Whiskey In Modern Times
  • Waterford Distillery Releases New Whiskies After Sell-Out Debut
  • Waterford Distillery Appoints It’s Very Own ‘Terroir Agronomist’
  • Waterford Distillery Makes History With First Biodynamic Irish Whiskey

So it was great to receive some samples to try – courtesy of Waterford Distillery – Cheers!

So, what did I think? Here are my tasting notes …

Tasting Notes – Waterford Irish Single Malt Whiskey – Single Farm – Ballymorgan: Edition 1.2 (50%)

Approx. 4 years old with barley grown by Robert Milne in Co. Wexford. Matured in a combination of French and American oak casks.



Nose: Popcorn, fruity toffee. Aromas of dusky pannelled rooms. Later on there’s thick creamy caramel.

Palate: Sweet popcorn, crisp apples, orange coupled with toffee caramel and creamy chocolate.

Finish: Great spice and pepper hit with some salt at the end.

Water brings out a lot more with this dram reaviling more of the above, especially more chocolate.

Overall: This is a very mature, dignified dram – despite being pretty young. A few drops of water works very well in optimising it’s flavours – making for a tasty dram indeed!

Tasting Notes – Waterford Irish Single Malt Whiskey – Single Farm – Sheestown: Edition 1.2 (50%)

Approx. 5.6 yrs old with barley grown by Phil O’Brien of Kilkenny. Matured in a combination of French and American oak casks.



Nose: Shades of tropical fruits with creamy vanilla toffee.

Palate: Toffee, tropical fruits, creamy biscuit, chocolate.

Finish: Smooth, peppery finish with some creamy toffee to go with it.

Overall: Again, addition of water (just a few drops) really releases the flavours of this dram – to good effect!

Many thanks to waterfordwhisky.com (@WaterfordWhisky) for sending me the samples!

Waterford is available to buy from these Merchants:-

  • The Whisky Exchange
  • Master of Malt
  • Abbey Whisky
  • The Little Whisky Shop
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Filed Under: Irish, News, Sampling, Waterford, Whisky tasting

The Whisky Exchange Drinks Of The Month!

November 6, 2020 by Gary Leave a Comment

Talisker 18 Year Old!

MALT OF THE MONTH

Talisker
18 Year Old

70cl | 45.8%

£78.95 
Free engraving

BUY NOW > https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/maltofthemonth

This award-winning single malt whisky from the Isle of Skye is both rich and soft, layering fresh orchard fruits, zesty citrus and gentle toffee notes atop notes of smouldering peat smoke.
MALT OF THE MONTH

Talisker
18 Year Old

70cl | 45.8%

£78.95
Free engraving

BUY NOW > https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/maltofthemonth

This award-winning single malt whisky from the Isle of Skye is both rich and soft, layering fresh orchard fruits, zesty citrus and gentle toffee notes atop notes of smouldering peat smoke.

SPIRIT OF THE MONTH

Hendrick's
Lunar Gin

70cl | 43.4%

£30.95 (was £35.95) 
Save £5

BUY NOW> https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/spiritofthemonth

Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is made with a secret blend of botanicals to produce a beguiling profile of soft floral notes, exotic spice and fresh citrus fruit – the perfect partner for ginger ale and a slice of cucumber.
SPIRIT OF THE MONTH

Hendrick's
Lunar Gin

70cl | 43.4%

£30.95 (was £35.95)
Save £5

BUY NOW> https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/spiritofthemonth

Hendrick’s Lunar Gin is made with a secret blend of botanicals to produce a beguiling profile of soft floral notes, exotic spice and fresh citrus fruit – the perfect partner for ginger ale and a slice of cucumber.

WINE OF THE MONTH

Taittinger
Brut Reserve Champagne
Gift Set

75cl | 12.5%

£38.95 (was £44.95) 
Save £6

BUY NOW> https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/wineofthemonth

This light and elegant Champagne from Taittinger boasts aromas of peach and brioche, complemented by floral hawthorn, honeysuckle and vanilla. A pair of stylish glasses are included in the set.
WINE OF THE MONTH

Taittinger
Brut Reserve Champagne
Gift Set

75cl | 12.5%

£38.95 (was £44.95)
Save £6

BUY NOW> https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/feature/wineofthemonth

This light and elegant Champagne from Taittinger boasts aromas of peach and brioche, complemented by floral hawthorn, honeysuckle and vanilla. A pair of stylish glasses are included in the set.

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