Waterford’s Arcadian series celebrates radical barley growers and alternative farming philosophies, focusing on the pursuit of flavour over crop yield. The first installment is Organic Gaia 1. 1, Ireland’s first organically-certified whisky using 100% organic Irish malted barley, sourced from six different Irish farms with total transparency and traceability. The Arcadian series is a provenance-driven range of whiskies made from organic, biodynamic and heritage grains that explore Irish “teireoir” – the influence of a farm’s microclimate and soil type on the growth of barley and the resulting impact on the flavour of the whisky. No colouring, chill-filtration or additives are used whilst precise milling and mashing, long fermentation and slow distillations extract the maximum flavour. Gaia 1. 1 was distilled in 2016 and then matured for three years and nine months in 42% first-fill American, 23% premium French, 17% Virgin American oak and 18% Vin Doux Naturel casks. Tasting Notes A golden honey and viscous oily appearance. Orange zest, malty figs and salted caramel aromas on the nose. Zesty pepper on the tongue with cloves, cherries, butterscotch and layers of spice. A long, oily and dry finish with a final sweetness.
| ABV: |
50.0% |
| Distillery: |
Waterford |
| Vintage: |
2016 |
| Region: |
- |
| Size: |
70 cl |
| Availability: |
In Stock |
| Distributed by: |
HT |
