Waterford Goldthorpe

Waterford Whiskey Heritage Goldthorpe is the worlds first biodynamic whisky, and one of only four organic whiskies currently produced in Britain and Ireland! The team at Waterford Distillery have ventured back in time to reintroduce an iconic variety of barley called Goldthorpe, found as a single, fortuitous mutation in a Yorkshire barley field way back in 1889. The barley from this release was grown by Tom Bryan & Seamus Duggan, Donaghmore, Co. Laois.

3 years, 7 months and 5 days old
Distilled from Goldthorpe barley
40% first-fill US oak; 24% virgin US oak; 18% premium French oak; and 18% Vin Doux Naturel oak
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Nose: Wonderfully barley-forward with subtle, zesty fruits and light leafy notes. There’s an excellent breadiness. Husks, notes of warm porridge, honey and some pot ale, but also tingly hints of oranges, cured lemons and tart berries. Also something slightly earthy, maybe even mineral-esque. And ginger too.
Taste: Thick, oily and mouth-coating. A pinch of pepper alongside warm apple sauce, ripe bananas and gingerbread. More bread. Whole grain, if you must know. I also get touches of straw, honeysuckle and sandalwood. Slightly dry.
Finish: Medium length. Root-y, earthy and grainy pears. Also slightly herbacious. Maybe even some fennel.