Luna 1.1 is the second release of the Arcadian Series. Distilled from Biodynamic Organic Certified Barley, grown by Trevor Harris, John McDonnell & Alan Mooney. Biodynamic is a type of regenerative farming that goes beyond the conventional ecological mindset. The method follows the Ancient Lunar Calendar to schedule farming operations according to the moon cycles. It also applies natural remedies to the soil, such as tonics and preparations, free of chemicals and additives. The process charge soils with vitality & barley with vibrancy. Biodynamic farming is used today by visionary renowned winemakers, including Yquem, Romaneé, Conti, Latour and Zind Humbercht. Luna 1.1 is composed of whiskies aged in the following casks: 35% First Fill U.S, 17% Virgin U.S, 26 Premium French, 22% Vin Doux Naturel.
LUNA 1.1 is part of Waterford’s ARCADIAN SERIES, which celebrates radical growers and alternative philosophies, including heritage grains and unusual growing methods. A whisky full of diversity & character, made from the finest barley 100% Irish grown. A Terroir-Driven Single Malt Whisky. Terroir is the 3D interaction on a plant of soil, microclimate and site, which influences how the barley grows and thus the flavours contained within the grain.Waterford's ultimate goal is to make the most unique, complex and profound spirit. The distillery would only produce limited editions, single malts focused on terroir, transparency and traceability.Every bottle of Waterford whisky features its own TÉIREOIR code. Once entered on the website, it will reveal engaging content related to the release, including photography, video and audio about the grower, the distillation process as well a view of the full spectrum of wood.
Biodynamic Barley Farming Video
