Waterford The Cuvée Irish Single Malt Whisky 50%

Where the Single Farm Origin series is about one farm, The Cuvée is the exact opposite: a collection of Ireland's finest fields brought together in a single bottle.

Expert Review

Waterford The Cuvée is an Irish Single Malt Whisky assembled from barley grown on numerous Irish farms, bottled at 50%.

The bottle belongs to Waterford Distillery's Cuvées series, where the whisky is assembled from distillates sourced from many different Irish fields rather than a single farm. The distillery itself describes the release as its "grand assemblage", a combined showcase of the many terroir expressions Waterford works with. As with Waterford's other releases, a traceability code on the label gives access to the production data for that bottle.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Layered and rich, with grain, citrus and a touch of honey.

Palate

Complex and layered, with shifting notes of fruit, oak and spice.

Finish

Long and warm, with a dry, grainy close.

Specifications

Name: Waterford The Cuvée
Distillery: Waterford Distillery
Region/Country: Waterford, Ireland
Type: Irish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cuvées, The Cuvée
EAN no.: 5391536631208

Flavour Profile

Complex · Layered · Grain-rich · Spiced · Warm

Did You Know?

The word "cuvée" comes from the world of wine and denotes a blend of grapes or, in this case, of barley from different fields, assembled to achieve a particular flavour profile.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford The Cuvée

What does Waterford The Cuvée taste like?

It is layered and rich on the nose with grain, citrus and honey, complex and layered on the palate, and has a long, warm finish with a dry, grainy close.

What does the name "The Cuvée" mean?

It refers to the whisky being assembled from barley grown on many different Irish farms rather than a single one, as a kind of "grand assemblage".

What is the difference between The Cuvée and the Single Farm Origin series?

The Single Farm Origin series uses barley from one specific farm, while The Cuvée blends distillates from several different fields.

Is Waterford The Cuvée peated?

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

How should Waterford The Cuvée be served?

Best at room temperature in a tulip glass, where the many layers of flavour can unfold.

Does Waterford The Cuvée make a good gift?

Yes, as a combined expression of Waterford's terroir philosophy, it is a great choice for the whisky lover wanting to try the distillery's broader style.