Waterford Gaia Edition 2.1 Single Malt Irish Whisky (700ml)

Whiskyfun.com was enamored with the inaugural release, describing it as "extremely impressive" (90 points). Arriving with similar credentials (unpeated, locally grown organic barley, aged in x-bourbon and x-red wine casks), Gaia 2.1 promises another delicately complex Irish. Bottled at 50% Alc./Vol. Non chill-filtered.

Other reviews... An enormously impressive whiskey. At just 4 years old, it’s very full-bodied and characterful, with good complexity. It doesn’t taste old or anything, but it’s reached the level of maturity where those younger grassy notes, present in Gaia 1.1, are absent in this second release. The scotch comparison that I had in my head was Daftmill – this has that level of complexity and fruity brightness. - whiskybase.com

Notes from the producers... Appearance: Golden peach with super rich and thick oils on the glass. Nose: Orange peel, fresh soil, bread crust, brown sugar, milk chocolate, fresh fruit salad, fig roll biscuits, lavender, sweet marshmallows, butter milk. Taste: Spicy, white pepper, grapefruit, dry heat, liquorice, cherries, coco powder, wine gums, dry toast, salted peanuts, lemon zest. Finish: A dry spice dance that tangos and waltz's like a happy couple into the golden peach sunset.