Waterford was established by Mark Reynier, former CEO of Bruichladdich, in 2015, with the concept of crafting a whisky centered around the raw ingredient: barley. Waterford's approach involves a heavy focus on various barley types cultivated in distinct regions of Ireland, each characterized by unique microclimates and growing conditions, all contributing to the intricate flavor profile of Waterford whisky.

The World's Most Modern Distillery

Waterford's distillery is much more high-tech than any other in the whisky industry. From the HydroMill to the Mash Filter, the process of making the whisky at Waterford means you can extract the maximum amount of flavour from the barley, capturing any effects of terroir.

The finest barley

Drawing inspiration from the world's most renowned winemakers, channeling their intellectual rigor and methodology into barley, the foundational element behind their malt whisky's intricate flavors.

72 Irish farms are growing barley for Waterford on 19 distinct soil types.

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