Lakefield 1.1 is part of a limited release series of Barley–Forward, Terroir–Driven Whiskies. Made from 100% Irina Irish Barley grown by the enigmatic Seamus Duggan – awarded Barley Grower of the Year for his 2019 outstanding barley crop. The Lakefield Farm, west of Durrow, Co. Laois, stands on undulated lowlands derived from limestone & sandstone these well-drained, deep loam soils, consistently produce exceptional barley quality. No colouring, no finishes or additives had been added, this whisky was distilled in September 2016, fully matured in a variety of casks:46% First Fill U.S, 23% Virgin U.S, 15% Premium French, 16% Vin Doux Naturel. Bottled in February 2021 at 50% ABV
Tasting notes
Light gold with oils that grip & legs that slowly run down the glass.
Warm custard, bread baking, red apple, milk chocolate, dried flowers, buttercream, pine needles.
A gentle clove to start that leads into proving bread & malted biscuits, in the middle a pepperiness that travels back then tongue then honeydew melon & pears.
Long and warming
Waterford's Single Farm Origins showcase barley flavours obtained from individual Irish farms, terroir by terroir, every single malt in its own right. They are expressions of precision and rarity. Yet, gathered together into a Cuvée, layer by layer, these components create a definitive, extremely complex single malt.A whisky full of diversity & character. Made from the world's finest barley 100% Irish grown. Non-chill filtered, free of colouring & additives. Full matured without any finishes.This is the First 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 world’s 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 as view the full spectrum of wood.
Silver Medal - San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2021
