{"product_id":"waterford-ballymorgan-edition-1-1-2020","title":"Waterford Ballymorgan – Edition 1.1 (2020)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"175\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eWaterford Ballymorgan – Edition 1.1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eIrish Single Malt – Single Farm Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"260\"\u003eWaterford Ballymorgan Edition 1.1\u003c\/strong\u003e is a textbook example of Waterford's philosophy: \u003cstrong data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eterroir first, marketing last\u003c\/strong\u003e . The barley for this bottling comes from \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eBallymorgan Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e , where soil structure and agricultural practices are consciously used to create character rather than uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e Distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2020 after \u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"598\"\u003e4 years of maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e , at \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"618\"\u003e50% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e , without chill filtration. Maturation took place in a wide combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"792\"\u003efirst-fill bourbon, new American oak, French oak, and Vin Doux Naturel wine barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e , making this edition slightly rounder and spicier than some other Single Farm expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eThe nose opens fresh and malty with green apple, citrus, floral notes, and a hint of vanilla. The palate is powerful yet balanced: a grainy core, pear, citrus peel, soft wine influences, spicy woody notes, and a slightly drying structure. The finish is medium to long, dry, and mineral, with a focus on grain and oak rather than sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e Distillery: Waterford Distillery (Ireland) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e Type: Irish Single Malt \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e Series: Single Farm Origin – Ballymorgan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003e Vintage: 05.2016 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e Bottling: 07.2020 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e Age: 4 years \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e Barrel types: First Fill Bourbon, US New Oak, French Oak, Vin Doux Naturel \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e Alcohol: 50% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e Circulation: approx. 9,000 bottles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e Content: 700 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003ePositioning \u0026amp; value\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eThe Ballymorgan 1.1 is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003en't an easy entry-level whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e , but a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eterroir-driven whisky for the curious drinker\u003c\/strong\u003e who truly wants to understand Waterford. Not an investment, but a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003erichly expressive whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e that works exceptionally well in vertical tastings or alongside other Single Farm editions like Bannow Island or Ballykilcavan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"whisky'z","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56258796880204,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/4937\/1980\/files\/492aa5dd-aa25-4627-a50d-2300cac7e7b9.jpg?v=1765960123","url":"https:\/\/whiskyz.be\/products\/waterford-ballymorgan-edition-1-1-2020","provider":"whisky'z","version":"1.0","type":"link"}