Waterford Bannow Island – Edition 1.2

Irish Single Malt – Single Farm Origin

The Waterford Bannow Island Edition 1.2 embodies the core of Waterford's DNA: one farm, one harvest, and complete transparency . The barley for this bottling comes from Bannow Island , a coastal area in southeastern Ireland, where saltwater and soil structure have a distinct impact on the whisky's character.

Distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2020 after four years of maturation , at a robust 50% ABV . Maturation took place in a combination of bourbon casks, French wine barrels, virgin oak, and Oloroso sherry , allowing for more layering than some other Single Farm editions.

Flavor profile
The nose is malty and fresh with green apple, citrus, floral notes, and light woody spice. The palate is powerful yet controlled: grain, pear, citrus peel, soft tannins, spiciness, and a subtle salty note. The finish is dry, mineral, and medium-long, focusing on purity and structure rather than sweetness.

Specifications

• Distillery: Waterford Distillery (Ireland)

• Type: Irish Single Malt

• Series: Single Farm Origin – Bannow Island

• Vintage: 23.06.2016

• Bottling: 08.07.2020

• Age: 4 years

• Barrel types: Bourbon, French wine, Virgin oak, Oloroso

• Alcohol: 50%

• Circulation: approx. 9,000 bottles

• Content: 700 ml

Positioning & value
This bottling is n't a classic, rounded Irish whiskey , but a terroir-driven single malt for the curious connoisseur. It's worth tasting alongside other Waterford Single Farm editions. Not an investment bottle, but a substantial, strong, and honest whiskey that fits perfectly within an analytical and educational range.