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Waterford Dunbell Edition 1.1
Single Malt
Waterford // Ireland
RARE
The initial set of Waterford's single farm bottlings for the U.S. showcases Irina 2015 barley grown on three different farms.
All variables of production besides the specific locale of each farm were kept precisely in control, with the releases therefore designed to showcase the differences produced by terroir. Each was matured for just under four years, in a combination of casks including 35% bourbon, 25% French oak, 20% new American oak, and 20% VDN, short for Vin Doux Naturels, a sweet dessert wine from France. Casks were filled at approximately 72% ABV and the releases are each bottled at 50% ABV.
The initial set of Waterford's single farm bottlings for the U.S. showcases Irina 2015 barley grown on three different farms. All variables of production besides the specific locale of each farm were kept precisely in control, with the releases therefore designed to showcase the differences produced by terroir. Each was matured for just under four years, in a combination of casks including 35% bourbon, 25% French oak, 20% new American oak, and 20% VDN, short for Vin Doux Naturels, a sweet dessert wine from France. Casks were filled at approximately 72% ABV and the releases are each bottled at 50% ABV. Dunbell was grown by Ned Murphy in Kilkenny.
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abv50.0
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Single MaltDistilled in pot stills from 100% malted barley, produced at one distillery, aged in barrels; if Scotch or Irish, must be aged for at least three years.
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Cask Typeex-bourbon, French oak, new American oak, and ex-VDN,
Tasting Notes
"The nose opens with butterscotch and creamy pudding, along with peanut brittle, hay, and chrysanthemum bud. The palate begins softly, revealing vanilla and toffee, alongside a burst of acid in the form of tart raspberries, as well as both lemon zest and pith. A moderate length finish showcases red grapes, green peppercorns, wood spice, and tarragon."
Added by
Jake Emen
Score
87