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Waterford Gaia Organic 1.1

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3.1
(3)€68Ireland, Single Malt

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Few distilleries trace their barley as far as this one does. Each batch goes back to the very farm that grew it. Gaia pushes the idea further, drawing on organically farmed grain across Ireland. The result is a single malt that tastes of place rather than process. There is citrus brightness up front, then a malty, grainy backbone that feels grounded and real. Earthy, mineral notes settle underneath, with a faint medicinal edge and a touch of cream. Nothing is rushed or smoothed away. It is built to show where it came from, and it carries that story in every sip.

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About the distillery

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Waterford

Waterford Distillery is a modern Irish whiskey distillery located in Waterford, Ireland. The distillery was founded in 2015 by Mark Reynier, who is known for reviving the Bruichladdich distillery in Scotland. Waterford is unique in that it is focused on producing single malt Irish whiskey that showcases the terroir of the local barley used in the production process. Waterford sources barley from over 40 farms in the surrounding area, each with its own unique microclimate and soil type. The barley is then malted and distilled using traditional methods in copper pot stills. The resulting whiskies are aged in a variety of casks, including ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, and virgin oak casks, to create a range of flavor profiles. Waterford uses a combination of modern technology and traditional techniques to create their whiskies. They use a state-of-the-art distilling system that allows for precise control of the distillation process, while also using wooden washbacks and copper pot stills that are similar to those used in traditional Irish whiskey production.

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About the Waterford Gaia Organic 1.1

Waterford Gaia Organic 1.1 is the organic heart of the Waterford Gaia Organic 1.1 range from Ireland. This Irish single malt grew out of a bold idea about terroir. The team traces every batch of barley back to the farm that grew it. Gaia gathers organically farmed grain from across the country. Provenance sits at the very centre of the whole project. Few distilleries take the idea this far. The distillery treats soil, season and place as flavour. Each release carries the fingerprint of its origin. Organic farming adds another layer of care to the process. Nothing about the grain is rushed or industrial. The barley is grown to strict organic standards. The character is bright and honest. Citrus lifts the opening, fresh and clean. A malty, grainy core gives it real weight. An earthy, mineral thread runs underneath the fruit. There is a whisper of iodine and a soft, creamy sweetness too. At cask strength the spirit stays bold and expressive. Ripe fruit and gentle rye spice flicker through the middle. The finish turns mineral and earthy. A faint trace of sawdust and oak lingers at the close. It is grounded malt with a clear sense of where it stands. Gaia is best enjoyed neat. Pour a small measure and let it open slowly in the glass. This Irish single malt rewards patience and quiet attention. It speaks to anyone curious about terroir, organic grain and real provenance. Few drams tell their origin story so plainly. It is honest, characterful malt through and through.