Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery Bottling 70cl / 50.0%
Located on the south-east coast of Ireland, Waterford Distillery is known for its barley-forward, terroir-driven, compelling Irish whisky.
Sheestown 1.1 forms part of Waterfords Single Farm Origin series and is made using 100% Irish malted barley.
Sheestown is known locally as "the place of the lush grass", and is home to Philip O'Brien who has farmed this land for half a century.
This whisky was matured in 35% American first-fill oak, 21% virgin American oak, 25% premium French oak and 19% casks previously used to age Vin Doux Naturel fortified wines.
Attributes
| Distillery |
Waterford |
| Bottler |
Distillery |
| Series |
Sheestown 1.1 |
| Country | Ireland |
| Bottling Year | 2020 |
| Cask Type | American & French Oak |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Bottle Size | 70cl |
| ABV | 50.0% |
| Pre-Owned |
No |
Tasting Notes
Appearance: An amber hue with lingering oils.
Nose: Earthy notes on the nose with clove, poached pears and honeycomb.
Palate: Gentle spice mix greets the palate with lasting cloves that dries with citrus peel marmalade and fresh honey.
Finish: A long spicy finish that leaves a warm tingle on the front of the tongue.