Waterford The Cuvee Single Malt

Introduction

The Waterford distillery rigorously applies the ancient terroir methodology to todays verdant landscape of Ireland, home of the worlds finest barley. Now for the first time in single malt whisky, unashamedly inspired by the legendary chteaux of France, they have reached the apogee of this radical philosophy. The Cuve, a synthesis of Single Farm Origins, an enigmatic gestalt, a milestone in the journey.

Appearance: Golden sunrise with intense oils.

Nose: Red apples, fresh dry soil, breadcrust, green foliage, lavender, digestive biscuits, oranges, barmbrack, over ripe banana skin, a summer flower bed, fresh mint, coffee cake.

Taste: Clove sweets, white pepper, oily, grapefruit, lemon zest, dark chocolate, dry toast, cherries, granola bar, dried herbs, aniseed, green olives, 3 peel marmalade.

Finish: Pepper up front with oily spiciness that softens, starts dry but then gets mouth-watering and lingers where you close your eyes and relax!