In a world where whisky often leans on tradition, Waterford dared to do something different and utterly revolutionary. Born from the fertile soils of Ireland and the mind of ex Bruichladdich visionary Mark Reynier, Organic Gaia 1.1 is the very first certified organic Irish single malt from Waterford’s Arcadian Series. It’s not just a dram, it’s a manifesto of provenance, purity, and progressive whisky-making. One sip, and you’re not just tasting the barley, you’re tasting the story of the land that grew it.

Waterford Organic Gaia Irish Single Malt – Edition 1.1
Brand: Waterford | Category: Irish Single Malt | ABV: 50% | Origin: Ireland | Vol: 75cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Opens with fresh-baked sourdough crust, green apples, and lemon zest, bright and lively, like a walk through an Irish orchard after rain. Herbal tea notes and malted barley rise through with subtle earthy undertones.
Palate: Textured and vibrant, a cascade of citrus oils, wild honey, pear skins, and cracked pepper, followed by hints of clove, oatmeal, and toasted grain. Complex, yet youthful and spirited.
Finish: Long and evolving, grassy, spicy, and slightly dry, with lingering malt sweetness and a peppery kiss that leaves you wanting another sip.

Production Details:
Crafted from 100% organic Irish barley grown by a small group of certified farmers, Gaia 1.1 is distilled with obsessive attention to terroir, a term rarely applied to whisky, but here, essential. Each step, from field to bottle, is traceable and transparent. Non-chill filtered, no added coloring, and matured in a unique combination of French and American oak casks, it’s whisky made like fine wine, layered, honest, and expressive.

Perfect For:
Ideal for the curious sipper, the thinker. Best enjoyed on a quiet evening with a journal, a book, or deep conversation. This isn’t background whisky, it asks for your attention and rewards you for it.

Expert Notes:
A game-changer for Irish whisky, Gaia 1.1 has been hailed as a beacon for the future of sustainable spirits. Critics and connoisseurs alike have praised its complexity and bold direction. It’s not just “good for an organic whisky”, it’s just good, period.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ "Didn’t think ‘organic’ mattered in whisky until I tried this. Now I’m a believer."
🗣️ "Fresh, lively, and like no other Irish whisky I’ve tasted, it’s got real character."
🗣️ "Took me a few sips to get it but when it clicked, it was all I wanted in a dram."

Interesting Fact:
Gaia 1.1 is named after the Greek goddess of the Earth, a nod to both its organic roots and Waterford’s deep respect for soil, microclimate, and biodiversity. It’s the first release from Ireland’s only biodynamically-inclined distillery.

Serving Suggestions:
Sip it neat in a tulip glass to appreciate its aromatic complexity. Add a tiny drop of water to awaken hidden spice and citrus notes but don’t overdo it. Let it evolve in the glass; this whisky has layers to unveil.

Distillery Background:
Located on the banks of the River Suir, Waterford Distillery occupies a converted Guinness brewery, a blend of heritage and modernity. Founded by Mark Reynier, whose passion for terroir reshaped Scotch at Bruichladdich, Waterford is rewriting the story of Irish whisky with traceable barley, single-farm bottlings, and an uncompromising dedication to flavor driven by the land.