Terroir isn’t just for wine anymore. Waterford Lakefield Edition 1.1 proves that where barley grows changes everything. This Irish single malt is part of Waterford’s groundbreaking Single Farm Origin series, each bottle showcasing a single harvest, a single farm, and a singular story. In this case: Lakefield Farm in County Laois.

Waterford LakeField Edition 1.1 Single Farm Origin 70cl
Brand: Waterford | Category: Single Malt Irish Whiskey
ABV: 50% | Origin: Ireland | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Fresh hay, lime zest, malted barley, and subtle white pepper, like a barley field right after rain.
Palate: Crisp and earthy. Green apple, lemon peel, herbal tea, and malt sugars play over a grain-rich backbone.
Finish: Long, clean, and dry. Hints of spice, green oak, and cereal sweetness fade with elegance.

Production Details
Made using 100% Irish barley from Lakefield Farm, distilled and matured separately from all other farms. Non chill filtered, natural color, and bottled at 50% ABV. This is transparency taken to the extreme, each bottle includes a TÉIREOIR code unlocking farm data, harvest conditions, and soil types.

Perfect For
Whisky purists, terroir hunters, and anyone curious about what “origin” truly tastes like. Best enjoyed in calm moments where complexity and nuance matter.

Expert Notes
Part of Waterford’s philosophy of radical transparency, Lakefield 1.1 is a study in terroir-driven whiskey. Critics praise its clarity and structure, “a spirit of place, not just process.” Featured in Whisky Advocate and applauded for pushing Irish single malt into uncharted territory.

Customer Reviews
“Taste of the land in every sip. This is next-level whiskey.”   Dean M., Makati
“Fresh, punchy, and honest. Irish malt like I’ve never had it.”   Celina V., Cebu
“Geeks will love this. So much to unpack.”   Tomas R., BGC

Interesting Fact
Lakefield Farm’s soil is classified as Clonroche Series, a nutrient rich loam rarely used in whiskey barley cultivation. Waterford believes this soil is key to the whisky’s bright, grassy character.

Serving Suggestions
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate the full grain profile. A few drops of water enhance the citrus and malt. Pairs beautifully with hard cheeses or smoked seafood.

Distillery Background
Founded by former Bruichladdich CEO Mark Reynier, Waterford Distillery is Ireland’s most experimental whisky project. Located in a converted Guinness brewery, it blends ancient ideas of terroir with cutting-edge traceability, delivering single malts that are as transparent as they are distinctive.