Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 – Irish Single Malt Whisky 50%

Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 is Irish single malt whisky in its most uncompromising and terroir-driven form. One farm. One harvest. One expression. This bottling shows with crystal-clear precision how origin, soil and microclimate shape the flavor of whisky – just like great wine.

Barley is at the heart of malt whisky, and at Waterford it’s not just a raw material, but an identity. Lakefield Edition 1.1 is distilled exclusively from barley from Lakefield Farm in County Laois. Here the barley grows in deep, well-drained clay soils formed by limestone and sandstone. A terroir that consistently delivers barley of exceptional quality.

Southern Ireland benefits from the mild influence of the Gulf Stream. Humid, temperate air and fertile soils create optimal growing conditions. Waterford’s Single Farm Origin range explores this area farm by farm, documenting the importance of terroir with almost scientific precision.

The whisky is made with long fermentations and slow distillation. Each process is designed to bring out the natural character of the barley. The result is a complex, intense and honest single malt whisky, bottled at 50% alcohol for maximum depth of flavor.

This is not just whisky, but a statement. A challenge to the traditional whisky world and an invitation to the curious connoisseur who wants to taste the difference the earth makes.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Clean and aromatic with notes of fresh malt, green apples, citrus and slightly spicy grain.

Flavor: Full-bodied and structured. Malty sweetness, bright fruit, herbs and mineral nuances in great balance.

Finish: Long and precise. Dry, elegant and with clear terroir character.

History of the house

Waterford is located on the banks of the River Suir, where there has been a brewery since 1792. Today, the distillery is a technological powerhouse where modern equipment meets ancient Irish distilling tradition. Waterford’s philosophy is radical and uncompromising: full traceability, local Irish barley and a focus on terroir. Each bottling is proof that whisky can be as place-bound and nuanced as the world’s greatest wines.

Product information

• Type: Irish Whiskey
• Quantity: 70 cl.
• Alcohol content: 50%