Waterford The Cuvée

Honey, straw, and beeswax on the nose. Every sip brings a new flavour and image to the mind. Its a sweet dram, honey on the palette a bit of an alcohol bite but not like rye, its still smooth and pleasant. I did not add water but let it sit for 10 minutes or so, a tobacco aroma and flavour pops up. Finish is dry and swift, light and soft. This is a backyard summertime dram.

De la matière en bouche avec un coté gras, une belle intensité aromatique ainsi qu'une pointe tourbée. L'orge ressort particulièrement en dégustation, accompagnée d'épices (poivre, clou de girofle) ainsi que d'un aspect gourmand évoluant sur la banane le chocolat. Orge en provenance de 25 fermes locales. Tres précis, cela faisant longtemps que les whiskeys iandais ne m'avait pas autant plus ! Merci Waterford !

Color: Dusky gold. Nose: Grassy and grainy, with barley malt predominating and rich vanilla peaking through the floral meadow character. Palate: Silken honey and chewy grains, with a little funk hanging over everything. Delicate citrus notes accent the earthy sweetness, along with a wonderful mouthfeel. Finish: Very light caramel character with a mildewy dampness, like wet leaves after a rain. Diluted: Ripe pears and mossy forest undergrowth on the nose. Palate erupts with increased sweetness; e.g., vanilla fudge and treacle. Finish remains soft, smooth, and funky.