Waterford750ml Peated Ballybannon

About

Waterford Whisky’s CEO, Mark Reynier, known for reviving Bruichladdich and creating Port Charlotte and Octomore, set out to recreate authentic peated whisky in Ireland. With Minch Malt, he explored whether terroir could stand out against peat by using two Single Farm Origin barleys. Finding quality Irish peat proved difficult, with no working kilns left, requiring Scottish expertise.

The result rivals Islay whiskies in peat levels yet remains distinctly Irish, with barley character shining through. Limited to 11,500 bottles worldwide, only 500 are available in South Africa.

Product Features

• Colour: Light gold with everlasting oils
• Nose: Soft peat, almonds, crisp, lavender honey, reminds me of a seaside escape, driftwood fire smoke, green apples, padrón peppers, salt crust, a morning walk on a fresh day
• Palate: Peat kick, very chewable, BBQ fish by the sea, buttery, warm apple and almond tart with honeycomb ice cream, wool, frangipane, samphire.

Product Specifications

• Alcohol by Volume: 50%
• Volume: 750ml bottle