The Facilitator | Waterford Distillery

We’re embarking on a long journey, a voyage as ambitious as it’s pioneering. The destination is to create not just the most compelling Irish whisky, but the world’s most profound single malt.
WATERFORD
We chose Waterford, for here on the banks of the river Suir, on Ireland’s sunny south-eastern coast, we have an exceptional state-of-the-art facility originally built by Diageo in 2004 and converted to distilling in 2015. And we have the finest quality raw materials: the purest of spring water from renowned ancient wells; a team of passionate distillers that share the vision; and the very best barley in the world.
BARLEY
The provenance of our barley, where and how it is cultivated, is therefore key. Taking proven principles from Islay a giant step further, we have sourced an unprecedented 61 Irish farms, including organic and biodynamically run, growing barley on 19 distinct soil types. With a pioneering digital logistical system keeping track, each farmer’s crop is harvested, stored, malted and distilled separately. Thus we can capture in spirit each farm’s terroir, that subtle character shaped by micro-climate and soil. Individuality and integrity from field to barrel.
PROVENANCE
The goal of this precision, provenance with total traceability, is to provide us with an unparalleled library of maturing, nascent single malt whisky as each farm’s barley is distilled, one per week throughout the year.
WHISKY
The first whisky ran in January 2016. After maturing for several years in the best of French and American oak, we believe these component “single”, single malts, each one exhibiting its own nuances, will come together making the most profound single malt whisky ever created.
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[@c.browne999]

Great video! Your on my Bucket List Waterford! 🥃

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I just cannot believe more Eyes haven’t been placed on this. Your Whisky is delicious and I look forward to every single upload. So transparent and interesting. I wish I try every bottle.

[@geerakkers2060]

Now in times of corona virus it´s nice to look at all those videos. Specially when you´ve been there. Huge thanks to Megan and Ned!

[@AlReyn]

Amazing - I'm just discovering Waterford who seem to be doing some amazing things - now onto research which is the best bottle to start with!