Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky 50%

On the tip of the Hook Head peninsula in County Wexford grows the barley that shapes this bottle's entire identity. Waterford Distillery calls it terroir, the idea that the land itself comes through in the glass.

Expert Review

Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 is a Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky matured across four cask types, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Single Farm Origin series, where each release is made from barley grown on a single farm, in this case the Hook Head farm. The cask programme consists of 46% first fill American oak, 22% new oak, 15% French oak and 17% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as sherry and marsala. Every bottle carries a code that can be entered on the distillery's website to trace the full production history and origin.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh grain and citrus, with a touch of sweetness from the wine casks.

Palate

Mineral-driven and lively, with layers of oak and a light wine-driven character.

Finish

Clean and dry, with a lingering grain sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, new oak, French oak & sweet wine casks (sherry and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Single Farm Origin, Hook Head 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536630843

Flavour Profile

Mineral · Grain-forward · Lively · Lightly wine-driven · Clean

Did You Know?

Waterford Distillery is among the few Irish producers that deliberately spell their product "whisky" in the Scottish style rather than the Irish "whiskey", as part of their wine-inspired approach to the craft.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1

What does Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 taste like?

It offers fresh grain and citrus on the nose, a mineral, lively palate with oak and light wine character, and a clean, dry finish with lingering grain sweetness.

What does "Single Farm Origin" mean?

It means the entire whisky is made from barley grown on a single farm, in this case Hook Head in County Wexford, with no blending from other fields.

Is Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 peated or smoky?

No, the whisky has no peat or smoke in its profile.

What is the code on the back of the bottle?

It can be entered on Waterford Distillery's website and shows the full origin story of that exact bottle, from farm to cask.

How should Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 be served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip glass, where the mineral, grain-forward notes can unfold.

Does Waterford Hook Head Edition 1.1 make a good gift?

Yes, the unique terroir concept and traceability make it an exciting gift for the whisky lover interested in craft and origin.