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Like all Waterford whiskies, Waterford Biodynamic Luna 1.1 is bottled at 50%.

The whisky comes from the farms of Trevor Harris, Alan Mooney and John McDonnell, who grow barley biodynamically. This can be described as a regenerative agriculture (a method that is also used by many well-known wineries): an ultra-organic and self-sufficient form of agriculture in which soil, crops, people and the “spirit of place” are brought into harmony with each other.

For Waterford, this whiskey is the ultimate expression of their “terroir” exploration where flavours are produced according to almost forgotten cultivation techniques with rare barley varieties. Biodynamic Luna 1.1 is the world’s first biodynamically produced whiskey.

This is a pre-order. We do not know, yet, how many bottles will be allocated to us, but as Waterford becomes rapidly more popular we like to give you the opportunity to get a head start.

Pre-order here (no guarantees)

The weather is turning colder and wetter. Time to snuggle up underneath a blanket in front of the fireplace. The perfect time to pour your friends, family and obviously yourself a nice dram. But maybe it doesn’t always need to be whisky. Other spirit producers are also throwing off their dusty, traditional reputation and are experimenting with a lot of different things such as maturion in less traditional casks.

Have a look at these limited Calvados expressions by Maison Christian Drouin.

First of all they are great to drink, to share and to enjoy with friends, but if you like collecting, these beauties will fit nicely in any spirit collection.

THE WHOLE, GREATER THAN SIMPLY THE SUM OF THE PARTS

Influenced by the world’s greatest winemakers, Waterford obsessively brings the same intellectual drive, methodology and rigour to Single Malt whisky

Soon I will offer the single farm origins that have been released a while ago. I just didn’t come around uploading these bottles.

Any one Single Farm Origin represents a component farm – a solo voice. Waterford is further intrigued by what happens when these component farms are brought together – to layer the voices for more harmony & complexity in a Waterford Cuvée.

For now I offer you the Waterford Cuvée.

The Cuvée, a synthesis of Single Farm Origins, an enigmatic gestalt, a milestone in our journey. The definitive Waterford Whisky. Our LodeStar.

Head Distiller’s Observations

Appearance: Golden sunrise with intense oils.

Nose: Red apples, fresh dry soil, breadcrust, green foliage, lavender, digestive biscuits, oranges, barmbrack, over ripe banana skin, a summer flower bed, fresh mint, coffee cake.

Taste: Clove sweets, white pepper, oily, grapefruit, lemon zest, dark chocolate, dry toast, cherries, granola bar, dried herbs, aniseed, green olives, 3 peel marmalade.

Finish: Pepper up front with oily spiciness that softens, starts dry but then gets mouth-watering & lingers where I close my eyes and relax!

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Plantation Australia 14 Years is the first time for Plantation that they have received a rum from Australia. After 13 years of aging in Australia, another year of finish followed in other barrels in France. The great aromatic complexity of Plantation Australia 2007, distilled in pot stills, owes its personality to the specific yeasts used during fermentation. Aged for 13 years in ex-bourbon casks in the cellars of Beenleigh Artisan Distillery, the 21 casks were selected by Alexandre Gabriel, then made the sea voyage to Javrezac, in the Charente region of France, where the rum matured for another year in Ferrand French oak barrels. His assertive personality perfectly reflects the richness of the Australian terroir and the savoir-faire of the creators of Beenleigh Artisan Distillery. Aromas of stone fruits, such as those of apricots and peaches, combined with notes of fresh vanilla, coconut and raisins. The nose closes with floral aromas of irises and lilac trees. Rich aromas of stewed fruit and cocoa are predominant, subtly completed by citrus notes.

The 2020 Vintages Collection

In honor of their exceptional character, the bottles of the Plantation «terroir» rum collection are now decorated with special labels worthy of the uniqueness of each vintage and each country of origin. For the 2020 editions, local birds brighten the labels with their colorful feathers. These exotic images, evoking the iconic illustrations of the Comte de Buffon, are a real treat for the eye.

Plantation’s “Four-Hands” program

The “Four-Hands” program exemplifies the philosophy at the heart of the brand: the essential preservation of rum cultures and their traditions. Our vintage rums are the fruit of inspired collaboration between Alexandre and passionate distillers, who work together to select and blend the barrels that will form an ideal unison. Like pianists, they share a keyboard to perform a duet. The goal: To bring out a product’s finest elements and create perfect harmony.