WATERFORD Peated Fenniscourt

A revolution has shaken up the whisky category in 2020: Waterford Distillery!
Spearheaded by the celebrated Mark Reynier, the project has put the emphasis back on barley, at the heart of the final aroma of a single malt, thanks to an ambitious triptych of Terroir, Traceability and Transparency.

Inspired by the greatest winemakers and thanks to the formidable richness of the Irish terroir, coupled with elite and avant-garde production methods, the distillery has created a sensation with ranges acclaimed by critics and connoisseurs alike.

These include the Arcadian Series, which works with non-conformist and iconoclastic farmers whose values and lifestyle are centred on respect for the land and the pursuit of true flavour rather than crop yields.

2022 marks a new event with the release of the first 2 Waterford peated editions, made not only from barley but also from 100% Irish peat. This is the first time in generations that Irish whiskies have been made in this way. The use of peat marks a return to a certain tradition, since for centuries it was the main means of heating for the people of the island.

This is a Single Farm edition, as the barley comes from Fenniscourt Farm, while the peat is harvested in County Kildare. This 38ppm peated single malt combines a strong smoky character with animal, earthy and salty notes. A hint of spice and herbal scents add a welcome freshness.

Compare it with its twin, Waterford Peated Ballybannon, which has a more gourmet profile.