Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky 50%

On the shore of a lake in south-east Ireland lies the Lakefield farm, whose barley forms another chapter in Waterford's story of land and flavour.

Expert Review

Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 is a Single Farm Origin Irish Single Malt Whisky made from barley grown on the Lakefield farm, 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. Here the source is Lakefield, a farm situated in the Irish countryside that supplies the grain the distillery believes carries its own distinct flavour signature. The cask programme consists of 6% first fill American oak, 23% new oak, 15% French oak and 16% oak casks that previously held sweet wine such as port and marsala. The back of the bottle carries a traceability code showing the full production history.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light and fresh, with green apples and freshly baked bread.

Palate

Lively and spiced, with notes of oak and a light wine-driven sweetness.

Finish

Short to medium, clean and dry.

Specifications

Name: Waterford Lakefield 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 (port and marsala)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Single Farm Origin, Lakefield 1.1
EAN no.: 5391536630867

Flavour Profile

Fresh · Apple-forward · Spiced · Lightly wine-driven · Clean

Did You Know?

Every Single Farm Origin release from Waterford carries the name of the specific farm the barley comes from, so drinkers can taste the difference from field to field.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1

What does Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 taste like?

It is light and fresh on the nose with green apples and freshly baked bread, lively and spiced on the palate with a light wine-driven sweetness, and has a short to medium, clean finish.

Where does the barley for Lakefield Edition 1.1 come from?

From the Lakefield farm in the Irish countryside, which this release is named after.

Is Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 peated?

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.

How should Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 be served?

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

Does Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 make a good gift?

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